MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

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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 proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. While MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older ultimately decided to 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), was part of the usual practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a lengthy legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding possibly expensive and protracted 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 swiftly resolved on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion implies that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, resolving the case before any significant legal disputes developed.

This result reflects Older’s capability to settle the website issue without delay, escaping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, letting 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.

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