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 16 March 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older in the end opted to voluntarily withdraw 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, whereby larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a prolonged legal battle by choosing 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 support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer required from Older by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was promptly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This result shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his strategic approach, allowing him to evade the financial burdens and extended proceedings common in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid conflicts with major entities without entering into extended litigation.

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