Columbia Sportswear Company et al v. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

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Case Number:

3:25-cv-01299

Court:

Oregon

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Amy M. Baggio

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  1. October 23, 2025

    Columbia University Wants Out Of Sportswear Trademark Suit

    Columbia University has asked an Oregon federal judge to toss a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by Columbia Sportswear, saying it had been using the name for about 200 years prior to the sportswear company putting it on a shirt.

  2. July 24, 2025

    Columbia Sportswear Says University Breached Name Deal

    Columbia Sportswear Co. has sued Columbia University in Oregon federal court, claiming the university breached a trademark deal over their shared name by making apparel that only said "Columbia" with no other university insignia.