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 started 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. While 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 usual practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a lengthy legal conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely expensive and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was managed 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 required from Older by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was swiftly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, resolving the case before any significant legal disputes arose.

This outcome reflects Older’s capability to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his tactical website choice, enabling him to evade the high costs and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without entering into extended litigation.

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