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Jordan v Jewel Food, 2014, IP - Sport Law

Jordan v. Jewel Food Stores, Inc. (2014) is a legal dispute centered on whether a "congratulatory" advertisement using a celebrity's identity constitutes commercial speech. On the occasion of Michael Jordan’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Jewel Food Stores published a full-page ad in a commemorative issue of Sports Illustrated that featured the Jewel-Osco logo and slogan alongside a message saluting Jordan. Jordan filed a $5 million lawsuit, alleging that the ad was a misappropriation of his identity for commercial benefit, violating the Lanham Act and the Illinois Right of Publicity Act. The central legal issue was whether the ad was fully protected noncommercial speech or commercial speech, which receives less First Amendment protection and would allow Jordan’s claims to proceed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed the district court's initial ruling in favor of Jewel, finding that the ad was indeed commercial speech. The court’s reasoning included: • Image Advertising: Even though the ad did not propose a specific transaction (like selling a loaf of bread), it served as brand promotion intended to foster goodwill and increase patronage at Jewel-Osco stores. • Commercial Context: The prominent use of trademarked logos and slogans, creatively linked to Jordan's achievements, made it clear the ad was a promotional device rather than a mere "civic booster" act. • Economic Motivation: The court noted that Jewel provided value (store floor space) to the magazine in exchange for the ad space, indicating an economic interest in brand enhancement. As a result, the court remanded the case for further proceedings, as the First Amendment did not provide Jewel with a complete defense against Jordan's claims