JORDAN OLDER

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 filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. While MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older ultimately chose 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 typical practice in trademark law, in which major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding potentially costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion implies read more that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This resolution shows Older’s ability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark shows his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the expenses and extended proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can take strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.

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