MLS vs JORDAN OLDER

In the case of *Major League Soccer L.L.C. v. Jordan Older* (Opposition Case No. 91240089), MLS initiated an opposition on March 16, 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 eventually opted to voluntarily withdraw 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 usual practice in trademark law, whereby larger organisations, such as Major League Soccer, attempt to defend their brand by opposing less-established applications. Jordan Older, in spite of the opposition from MLS, managed to avoid a lengthy legal battle by deciding to abandon the application on his own terms, thus avoiding potentially costly and drawn-out litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with legal assistant support from Nicole M. Thier. To begin, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the MLS vs JORDAN OLDER matter was swiftly concluded on April 5, 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The rapid conclusion indicates that Jordan Older successfully navigated the complexities of the opposition process by voluntarily abandoning the mark, settling the case before any meaningful legal disputes occurred.

This outcome reflects Older’s capability to settle the issue without delay, sidestepping what could have been an arduous legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to on his own terms abandon the mark highlights his tactical choice, allowing him to avoid the financial burdens and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never achieved a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case illustrates how individual applicants can use cautious legal decisions to avoid conflicts with major entities without entering into extended litigation.

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