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 March 16, 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older eventually chose 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), adhered to the common practice in trademark law, in which 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 deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely costly and protracted litigation.
The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion implies that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, settling the case before any meaningful legal disputes developed.
This result shows Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his strategic approach, allowing him to evade the high costs and extended proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how smaller applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid confrontations with large organisations without engaging in extended litigation.
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