In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. started an opposition on 16 March 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS disputed the application, Jordan Older ultimately opted to voluntarily 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, in which large companies, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a extended legal conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding website possibly expensive and protracted litigation.
The opposition was managed 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 April 25, 2018. However, the matter was promptly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The immediate conclusion implies that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes arose.
This outcome demonstrates Older’s skill to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, escaping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the expenses and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how individual applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid confrontations with major entities without engaging in long litigation.
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