In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS initiated 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, 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 independent applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a prolonged legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely high-cost and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal 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. Nonetheless, the matter was quickly settled on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, closing the case before any significant legal disputes occurred.

This result demonstrates Older’s ability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his pragmatic decision, enabling him to avoid the high costs and extended proceedings common in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case shows how individual applicants can take careful legal decisions to avoid conflicts with powerful companies without entering into long litigation.

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