JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER

JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER

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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 submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older eventually decided 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 typical practice in trademark law, in which major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely costly and protracted litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and website trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was quickly settled on 5 April 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any substantive legal disputes occurred.

This resolution demonstrates Older’s skill to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, avoiding what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark shows his pragmatic decision, enabling him to avoid the expenses and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how independent applicants can use strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without becoming involved in long litigation.

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