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), MLS initiated an opposition on March 16, 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 smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal dispute by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely expensive and protracted litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was promptly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion suggests that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any substantive legal disputes developed.

This resolution shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark shows his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the expenses and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants can use strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with large organisations without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.

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