MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

MLS vs 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 submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older ultimately opted to abandon 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 typical practice in trademark law, whereby large companies, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a prolonged legal conflict by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely expensive and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly settled 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 opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes arose.

This resolution demonstrates Older’s skill to bring the matter to a website conclusion efficiently, avoiding what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the financial burdens and protracted proceedings usual in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without entering into lengthy litigation.

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