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 16 March 2018 against the trademark application proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually opted to abandon 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), was part of the common practice in trademark law, whereby large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a lengthy legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding possibly costly and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal 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 promptly settled on 5 April 2018, when the case was read more dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, resolving the case before any significant legal disputes developed.

This resolution demonstrates Older’s skill to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an difficult legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his strategic approach, enabling him to bypass the expenses and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how independent applicants can make cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with large organisations without becoming involved in long litigation.

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