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), MLS initiated an opposition on March 16, 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 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), followed the typical practice in trademark law, in which large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding possibly expensive and protracted 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 due from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The rapid conclusion suggests that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes arose.

This resolution demonstrates Older’s ability to settle the issue without delay, avoiding website what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, letting him to avoid the financial burdens and extended proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how independent applicants can take cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without entering into extended litigation.

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