MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

MLS 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. initiated an opposition on 16 March 2018 against the trademark application submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older eventually chose to voluntarily 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), followed the usual practice in trademark law, whereby larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a prolonged legal conflict by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding possibly high-cost and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was quickly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion implies that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by here choosing to abandon the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes developed.

This result reflects Older’s ability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping 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 tactical choice, allowing him to bypass the financial burdens and drawn-out proceedings usual in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how independent applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without becoming involved in long litigation.

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