Nike

===Nike is one of the biggest sportswear and equipment supplier in the United States. It is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Nike is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes, clothes, sports goods, etc. Nike employed more than 30,000 people worldwide as of 2008. Nike was founded on January 25, 1964 known as the Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS). Nike was founded by University of Oregon track runner Philip Knight and his coach Bill. They sold most of their products at track meets in an automobile. BRS officially became Nike on May 30, 1964. Nike is the Greek goddess name meaning victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand. Nike sponsors tons of top athletes and sports teams around the whole world. The Nike Swoosh was first used on June 18, 1971, and was patent by Nike with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on January 22, 1974.===