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), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. 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. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually opted to withdraw 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 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 prolonged legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding likely expensive and protracted litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer required from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 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 the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This outcome shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, enabling 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 shows here how independent applicants can use careful legal decisions to avoid conflicts with large organisations without engaging in long litigation.

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