JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER

JORDAN OLDER SOCCER PLAYER

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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. 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, heard by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), was part of the usual practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a prolonged legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely high-cost and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was managed 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 expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The rapid conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, resolving the case before any significant legal disputes developed.

This resolution reflects Older’s ability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, escaping what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark shows his strategic approach, allowing him to bypass the financial burdens and protracted proceedings usual in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants JORDAN OLDER can make strategic legal decisions to avoid conflicts with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.

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