In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS filed 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 opposed the application, Jordan Older in the end opted to abandon 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 common practice in trademark law, whereby large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a extended legal dispute by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely expensive and lengthy litigation.
The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was swiftly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities JORDAN OLDER of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.
This result demonstrates Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, allowing him to bypass 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 demonstrates how smaller applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with large organisations without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.
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