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), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. started an opposition on March 16, 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 in the end opted to withdraw his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”

The case, reviewed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), was part of the common practice in trademark law, in which major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a prolonged legal conflict by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely expensive and lengthy 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 required from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was quickly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This result demonstrates Older’s capability to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an difficult legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, letting him to avoid the financial burdens and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how smaller applicants can use cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in long litigation.

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