UPDATE: Stanford Univ. to Nu Skin (NUS): Stop Using Our Researcher's Name
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(Updated - August 16, 2012 2:41 PM EDT)
Does Nu Skin (NYSE: NUS) really have backing from a Stanford University researcher?
According to Reuters, the answer is "no."
Stanford sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nu Skin asking that the company stop using Stuart Kim's name in its advertising material. Kim is listed as a "Nu Skin Partner," according to reports.
Kim told Retuers he previously collaborated with Nu Skin, but ended that relationship in 2011.
Nu Skin shares are down 4.6 percent Thursday afternoon.
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Does Nu Skin (NYSE: NUS) really have backing from a Stanford University researcher?
According to Reuters, the answer is "no."
Stanford sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nu Skin asking that the company stop using Stuart Kim's name in its advertising material. Kim is listed as a "Nu Skin Partner," according to reports.
Kim told Retuers he previously collaborated with Nu Skin, but ended that relationship in 2011.
Nu Skin shares are down 4.6 percent Thursday afternoon.
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