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 filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older ultimately 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), followed the typical practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a lengthy legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding potentially costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This outcome reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, escaping what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, allowing him to bypass the expenses and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how individual applicants can take cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in long litigation.

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