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. initiated an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application proposed 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 abandon 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 common practice in trademark law, whereby larger organisations, 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 prolonged legal conflict by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely expensive and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer required from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was promptly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This resolution here shows Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, escaping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his strategic approach, allowing him to evade the expenses and protracted proceedings common in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how smaller applicants can take cautious legal decisions to avoid conflicts with powerful companies without becoming involved in extended litigation.

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