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 initiated an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application submitted 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, heard by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), followed the typical practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend 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 high-cost and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff 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 resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion indicates that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This outcome shows Older’s capability to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could more info have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his strategic approach, enabling him to evade the financial burdens and protracted proceedings usual in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants can make cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with powerful companies without entering into extended litigation.

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