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 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. Even though MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older eventually chose to abandon 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 usual practice in trademark law, whereby major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a extended legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely costly and protracted litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes developed.

This outcome reflects Older’s ability to settle the issue without delay, escaping what could have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark emphasises his strategic approach, allowing him to evade the high costs and extended proceedings usual in website trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how smaller applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with major entities without entering into lengthy litigation.

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