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. filed an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older ultimately decided 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), was part of the typical practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding potentially expensive and protracted litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning website the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes arose.

This resolution reflects Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the high costs and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how independent applicants can use careful legal decisions to avoid conflicts with powerful companies without engaging in extended litigation.

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