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. initiated 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. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually opted 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, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established 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, thus avoiding possibly costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen 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. 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 voluntarily abandoning the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This result demonstrates Older’s ability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his pragmatic decision, letting him to avoid the high costs and protracted proceedings usual in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how smaller applicants can make cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.

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