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 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. Although MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older in the end 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 common practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a prolonged legal conflict by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding potentially expensive and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was overseen 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 April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, closing the case before any significant here legal disputes occurred.

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 voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, letting him to bypass the financial burdens and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. Though 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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