In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. filed 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. Although MLS opposed the application, Jordan Older eventually decided to abandon his trademark after it was published for opposition, with the application marked as “Abandoned – Express After Publication.”
The case, heard by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), was part of the common practice in trademark law, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a extended legal conflict by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding possibly expensive and protracted litigation.
The opposition was overseen 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. However, the matter was swiftly settled on April 5, 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The swift conclusion suggests that Jordan Older effectively navigated the complexities of the opposition process by choosing to abandon the mark, resolving the case before any significant legal disputes arose.
This outcome reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an here challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, allowing him to bypass the high costs and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can make strategic legal decisions to avoid confrontations with large organisations without becoming involved in lengthy litigation.
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