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. 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, examined by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), adhered to the typical practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a prolonged legal conflict by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding potentially expensive and lengthy litigation.
The opposition was supervised 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 required from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The rapid conclusion implies that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, resolving the case before any significant legal disputes arose.
This outcome reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping here what could have been an difficult legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the financial burdens 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 how independent applicants can use cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with powerful companies without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.
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