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 March 16, 2018 against the trademark application proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older in the end chose to abandon 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 larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding potentially costly and lengthy 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. Nevertheless, the matter was promptly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities website of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes arose.

This outcome reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the financial burdens and protracted proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid confrontations with powerful companies without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.

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