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 March 16, 2018 against the trademark application proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually decided to abandon 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), was part of 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, succeeded to avoid a extended legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely high-cost and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer required from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated 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 developed.

This outcome reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the expenses and extended proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how smaller applicants can make cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in long litigation.

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