Mei Xiwen

Mei Xiwen (梅西文) is a Chinese jurist and judge. He served as a judge on the Shanghai High People's Court. Notably, he was the presiding judge in the trademark dispute case between Michael Jordan and Qiaodan Sports, a Chinese sportswear company. This case gained international attention due to the widespread recognition of Michael Jordan's name and brand. Mei Xiwen's rulings in this case, and their subsequent appeals, involved complex issues of trademark law, personal name rights in China, and the recognition of fame and association. His involvement in the Qiaodan Sports case placed him in a position of significant public scrutiny regarding the enforcement of intellectual property rights in China. He is recognized within legal circles in China for his work on intellectual property matters and has been involved in other notable cases during his tenure on the Shanghai High People's Court. Further details regarding his academic background and other professional activities remain limited in publicly accessible English-language sources.