MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

MLS vs 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 filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older in the end decided to 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), was part of the usual practice in trademark law, in which major corporations, 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 lengthy legal dispute by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding likely expensive and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was swiftly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion implies that Jordan website Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any substantive legal disputes developed.

This resolution reflects Older’s skill to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an difficult legal challenge from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark shows his strategic approach, letting him to avoid the high costs 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 careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.

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