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 March 16, 2018 against the trademark application filed by Jordan Older for the mark “LOS ANGELES F.C.” under Serial No. 86335507. Even though MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older ultimately opted 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), 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 conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding potentially high-cost and lengthy litigation.
The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff support from Nicole M. Thier. Initially, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by April 25, 2018. However, the matter was promptly resolved on April here 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates 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 demonstrates Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, avoiding what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark emphasises his strategic approach, enabling him to avoid the expenses and protracted proceedings usual in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how independent applicants can make careful legal decisions to avoid confrontations with major entities without entering into long litigation.
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