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 proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older eventually opted to voluntarily 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), adhered to the common practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a lengthy legal conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding potentially costly and protracted litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER staff support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was swiftly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, settling the case before any meaningful legal disputes arose.

This outcome reflects Older’s capability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, avoiding what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the high costs and protracted 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 disputes with powerful companies without entering into lengthy litigation.

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