MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER vs JORDAN OLDER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER vs JORDAN OLDER

Blog Article

In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS filed an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application submitted by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. While MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older ultimately 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 usual practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding possibly expensive and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was managed by website 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 expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The immediate conclusion implies that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes arose.

This outcome shows Older’s ability to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark shows his strategic approach, enabling 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 cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with powerful companies without entering into lengthy litigation.

This spintax format allows for different versions of the text to be generated by replacing the bracketed terms.