MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS filed 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 chose 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), adhered to the typical practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal dispute by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding potentially expensive and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, here and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by 25 April 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was swiftly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion implies that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This outcome reflects Older’s ability to settle the issue without delay, escaping what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, allowing him to avoid the expenses and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how smaller applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid conflicts with large organisations without entering into lengthy litigation.

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