MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER vs JORDAN OLDER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER vs JORDAN OLDER

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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. filed an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. While MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older in the end chose to abandon his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”

The case, reviewed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), followed the common practice in trademark law, in which major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a extended legal dispute by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding potentially high-cost and protracted litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion implies that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, resolving the case before any meaningful legal disputes developed.

This outcome shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal battle from a check here major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, allowing him to avoid the high costs and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants can take strategic legal decisions to avoid confrontations with major entities without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.

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