In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS initiated an opposition on March 16, 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older in the end chose to withdraw his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”
The case, reviewed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), adhered to the typical practice in trademark law, where large companies, 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 battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding possibly costly and drawn-out litigation.
The opposition was managed by 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 required from here Older by 25 April 2018. However, the matter was swiftly resolved on April 5, 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, 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 emphasises his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the financial burdens and extended proceedings usual 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 careful legal decisions to avoid conflicts with powerful companies without becoming involved in long litigation.
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