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), MLS started 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. While MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older ultimately opted to voluntarily withdraw 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), followed the common practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a lengthy legal battle by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding possibly high-cost and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was supervised 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 expected from Older by 25 April 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes developed.

This outcome reflects Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an difficult legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark shows his pragmatic decision, enabling him to avoid the expenses and extended 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 make strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without entering into lengthy litigation.

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