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 submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually 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), adhered to the typical practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely expensive and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial website dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed 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 result reflects Older’s skill to settle the issue without delay, avoiding what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his pragmatic decision, enabling him to avoid the expenses 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 smaller applicants can take cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with major entities without engaging in long litigation.

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