In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. initiated 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 opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a extended legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding potentially expensive and here lengthy litigation.
The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was promptly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The rapid conclusion implies that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, settling the case before any substantive legal disputes developed.
This resolution shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his strategic approach, letting him to bypass the financial burdens and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can take cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with large organisations without engaging in extended litigation.
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