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), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. started 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. Although MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older in the end opted to abandon 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), adhered to the typical practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a lengthy legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding possibly high-cost and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer required from Older by 25 April 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was swiftly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, resolving the case before any meaningful legal disputes developed.

This outcome demonstrates Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, letting him to avoid the financial burdens and extended proceedings usual in website trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how smaller applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with powerful companies without entering into long litigation.

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