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), MLS filed an opposition on 16 March 2018 against the trademark application submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older eventually chose to voluntarily withdraw his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”

The case, heard by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), adhered to the typical practice in trademark law, whereby larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a extended legal conflict by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely costly and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, resolving the case before any substantive legal disputes arose.

This result shows Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, escaping what could have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his strategic approach, enabling him to avoid the expenses and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how independent applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without becoming involved in long litigation.

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