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 16 March 2018 against the trademark application submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older in the end opted to voluntarily withdraw his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”

The case, heard by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), followed the usual practice in trademark law, in which large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely expensive and protracted litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was swiftly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion implies that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any substantive legal disputes developed.

This resolution demonstrates Older’s skill to settle the issue without delay, escaping what could have been an difficult legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, letting him to bypass the expenses and drawn-out proceedings usual in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how individual applicants can take cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with large organisations without engaging in extended litigation.

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