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 started an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older in the end opted to voluntarily 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a prolonged legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding possibly costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was managed 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 due from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The rapid conclusion suggests that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes arose.

This outcome demonstrates Older’s ability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, sidestepping what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark shows his tactical choice, enabling him to bypass the high costs and protracted proceedings usual in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants can make cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with large organisations without becoming involved in extended litigation.

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