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. Even though MLS challenged the application, Jordan Older eventually chose to voluntarily 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, regardless of the opposition from MLS, succeeded to avoid a prolonged legal battle by choosing to abandon the application on his own terms, thereby avoiding potentially expensive and lengthy litigation.

The opposition was overseen by Interlocutory Attorney Jennifer Krisp, with paralegal support from Nicole M. Thier. At first, a notice was issued, and trial dates were set, with an answer due from Older by 25 April 2018. Nevertheless, the matter was promptly concluded on 5 April 2018, when the case was dismissed and terminated. The immediate conclusion implies that Jordan Older efficiently navigated the complexities of the opposition process by opting to withdraw the mark, resolving the case before any substantive legal disputes developed.

This resolution reflects Older’s ability to bring the matter to a conclusion efficiently, read more avoiding what could have been an challenging legal dispute from a major sports entity. His decision to willingly abandon the mark highlights his pragmatic decision, allowing him to bypass the financial burdens and protracted proceedings typical in trademark disputes. Although Major League Soccer’s opposition never reached a formal resolution through the TTAB, this case demonstrates how independent applicants can use cautious legal decisions to avoid disputes with powerful companies without engaging in long litigation.

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