MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER vs JORDAN OLDER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER vs JORDAN OLDER

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In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS initiated an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older ultimately chose to withdraw his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”

The case, examined by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), was part of the usual practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a lengthy legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding possibly costly and protracted litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was promptly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion suggests that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, closing the case before any substantive legal disputes arose.

This outcome demonstrates Older’s capability to resolve the matter quickly, escaping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, letting him to bypass the high costs and extended proceedings typical in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how smaller applicants can take cautious legal decisions to here avoid conflicts with powerful companies without becoming involved in extended litigation.

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