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 filed 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. Even though 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a lengthy legal dispute by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding possibly costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a here notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 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, settling the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This outcome demonstrates Older’s skill to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, escaping what could have been an difficult legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the financial burdens and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can take strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with large organisations without engaging in long litigation.

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