In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS started 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 opposed 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), adhered to the usual practice in trademark law, in which larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, seek to protect their brand by opposing independent applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, was able to avoid a lengthy legal battle by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding potentially costly and lengthy 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 expected from Older by April 25, 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was quickly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The swift conclusion indicates that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, settling the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.
This result shows Older’s skill to resolve the matter quickly, avoiding what could have been an challenging legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights website his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the financial burdens and protracted 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 take careful legal decisions to avoid disputes with major entities without entering into extended litigation.
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