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), MLS filed an opposition on 16 March 2018 against the trademark application proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older in the end chose to 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), was part of the usual practice in trademark law, whereby large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a extended legal conflict by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely high-cost and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was managed 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 required from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, when here the case was closed and terminated. The rapid conclusion implies that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This outcome shows Older’s capability to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an challenging legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, allowing him to evade the financial burdens and protracted proceedings common in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how independent applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with large organisations without engaging in lengthy litigation.

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