MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

MLS 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. filed 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 opposed the application, Jordan Older ultimately chose to voluntarily 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), was part of the usual practice in trademark law, whereby larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a lengthy legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer required from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was promptly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This result demonstrates Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an difficult legal dispute check here from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the high costs and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without becoming involved in long litigation.

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