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 filed 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 disputed the application, Jordan Older in the end 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), followed the common practice in trademark law, in which large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, despite 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 costly and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older click here by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, resolving the case before any meaningful legal disputes arose.

This result shows Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, escaping what could have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his pragmatic decision, enabling him to avoid the expenses and protracted proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how individual applicants can use cautious legal decisions to avoid conflicts with major entities without engaging in long litigation.

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