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 submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older eventually decided 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 usual practice in trademark law, whereby larger organisations, 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 lengthy litigation.
The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes arose.
This outcome reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, escaping what could have been an difficult legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, enabling him to evade 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 shows how independent applicants can use careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without entering into lengthy litigation.
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