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 proposed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS opposed 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, examined by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, in which major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a prolonged legal battle by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding potentially high-cost and drawn-out litigation.
The opposition was supervised by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was promptly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The immediate conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, resolving the case before any substantive legal disputes occurred.
This outcome reflects Older’s capability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, sidestepping what could have been an difficult legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his strategic approach, allowing him to avoid the financial burdens and protracted proceedings usual in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how independent applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid confrontations more info with major entities without engaging in long litigation.
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