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), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. started 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. While 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, reviewed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), followed the typical practice in trademark law, where major corporations, 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 prolonged legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding potentially costly 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 expected from Older by website 25 April 2018. However, the matter was promptly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion implies that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This result reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an challenging legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his strategic approach, enabling him to bypass the expenses and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how independent applicants can take strategic legal decisions to avoid confrontations with major entities without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.

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