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 opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually 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 typical practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal dispute by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely read more expensive and protracted litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was swiftly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, resolving the case before any meaningful legal disputes arose.

This result demonstrates Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark shows his tactical choice, letting him to avoid the expenses and protracted proceedings common 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 cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with large organisations without engaging in lengthy litigation.

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