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 submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older in the end chose 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 large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a lengthy legal dispute by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding possibly high-cost and drawn-out litigation.
The opposition was overseen 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 due from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was promptly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.
This resolution shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an read more challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark shows his strategic approach, allowing him to avoid the high costs and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how smaller applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid confrontations with large organisations without becoming involved in long litigation.
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