MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

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. While MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older eventually chose 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older here by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was swiftly resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, resolving the case before any meaningful legal disputes arose.

This outcome shows Older’s skill to settle the issue without delay, escaping what could have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark shows his pragmatic decision, letting him to avoid the high costs and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how independent applicants can use cautious legal decisions to avoid conflicts with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.

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