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), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. initiated an opposition on 16 March 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older ultimately decided 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 common practice in trademark law, whereby large companies, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding possibly costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen 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 due from Older by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was swiftly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This outcome shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark highlights his strategic approach, enabling him to evade the financial burdens and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how individual applicants can take strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with large organisations without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.

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