May 01, 2026
Columbia University cannot escape a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by Columbia Sportswear or move the case to New York, an Oregon federal judge ruled Friday, rejecting the argument that the West Coast court lacks jurisdiction over the Manhattan-based university.
October 23, 2025
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.
July 24, 2025
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.