JORDAN OLDER

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. Even though MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older ultimately opted to withdraw 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), followed the common practice in trademark law, in which large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal battle by choosing 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 support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due here from Older by 25 April 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was promptly settled on 5 April 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This outcome reflects Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, escaping 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 high costs 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 smaller applicants can make careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without becoming involved in long litigation.

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