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. Although MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older ultimately decided 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, where large companies, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a lengthy legal dispute by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, consequently avoiding likely high-cost and lengthy litigation.
The opposition was overseen 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. Nonetheless, the matter was swiftly resolved on April 5, 2018, when the case was closed and terminated. The immediate conclusion indicates that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes arose.
This resolution reflects Older’s capability here to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark shows his tactical choice, letting him to evade the financial burdens and drawn-out proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Though Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how smaller applicants can use cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without engaging in extended litigation.
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