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. While MLS disputed 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), followed the common practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, aim to safeguard their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal battle by taking the step to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding possibly costly and lengthy litigation.
The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, here when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, settling the case before any significant legal disputes arose.
This outcome demonstrates Older’s ability 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 strategic approach, letting him to avoid the financial burdens and extended proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never attained a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can make cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with powerful companies without entering into extended litigation.
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