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 initiated 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. Even though MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually 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, whereby major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a lengthy legal dispute by choosing 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 paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was promptly resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The rapid conclusion suggests that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes arose.

This outcome shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, escaping what could have been an difficult legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to website on his own terms abandon the mark highlights his pragmatic decision, allowing him to avoid the financial burdens and extended proceedings common in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants can take strategic legal decisions to avoid confrontations with major entities without engaging in lengthy litigation.

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