In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS filed 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 in the end opted 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 typical practice in trademark law, where major corporations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing smaller applications. Jordan Older, despite the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a prolonged legal battle by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding possibly expensive and lengthy litigation.
The opposition was managed by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with support staff 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 5 April 2018, when the case was terminated and terminated. The immediate conclusion indicates that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, closing the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.
This result demonstrates Older’s skill to settle the issue without delay, escaping what could have been an difficult legal battle from a major sports entity. His decision to voluntarily abandon the mark emphasises his tactical choice, enabling him to evade the financial burdens and drawn-out proceedings common in trademark disputes. While Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how smaller applicants can make cautious legal decisions to avoid confrontations with large organisations without engaging in long litigation.
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