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. filed an opposition on 16 March 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older in the end 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, whereby major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a extended legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely high-cost and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer website 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 April 25, 2018. However, the matter was quickly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any meaningful legal disputes arose.

This resolution demonstrates Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark shows his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the financial burdens and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with large organisations without engaging in long litigation.

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