MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

MLS 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. Although MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older eventually decided 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), was part of the common practice in trademark law, whereby large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a extended legal conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding possibly expensive and protracted litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was promptly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This outcome shows 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 willingly abandon the mark highlights his strategic approach, letting him to avoid the high costs and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case here shows how individual applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.

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