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 in the end opted to withdraw his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”

The case, reviewed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), followed the common practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a lengthy legal conflict by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely expensive and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer required from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The immediate conclusion suggests that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, resolving the case before any meaningful legal disputes developed.

This result reflects Older’s skill to settle the issue without delay, avoiding what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his here tactical choice, allowing him to evade 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 illustrates how individual applicants can use strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without becoming involved in extended litigation.

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