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 submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. While MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older ultimately decided 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), followed the typical practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a extended legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely costly and drawn-out 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 expected from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion suggests that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any substantive legal disputes arose.

This result reflects Older’s ability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his pragmatic decision, enabling him to bypass the expenses and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s here opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how independent applicants can take strategic legal decisions to avoid confrontations with powerful companies without entering into extended litigation.

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