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 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. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually 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), was part of the usual practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a prolonged legal battle by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding potentially costly and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen 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 required from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was promptly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, resolving the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This result shows Older’s skill to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, escaping what could have been an difficult legal challenge from a major sports entity. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER vs JORDAN OLDER His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, allowing him to evade the expenses and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how smaller applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.

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