Columbia Sportswear Sues Columbia University Over Solo 'Columbia' Branding

Columbia Sportswear Sues 273-Year-Old University Over Shared Name

Columbia, the clothing company, is upset over clothing sold by Columbia, the university.

Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University claiming merchandise is too similar

Columbia Sportswear claims Columbia University breached a deal the entities made in 2023 establishing how the word “Columbia” could be used on college merchandise

Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia Univ over confusingly similar merchandise

For decades, T-shirts, sweatshirts and other clothing under the Columbia Sportswear brand and clothing emblazoned with the Columbia University name coexisted more or less peacefully without confusion.

Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University over merch in latest legal battle for Ivy

For decades, T-shirts, sweatshirts and other clothing under the Columbia Sportswear brand and clothing emblazoned with the Columbia University name coexisted more or less peacefully without confusion.

Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University over merchandise

The lawsuit comes as Columbia University has been threatened with the potential loss of billions of dollars in government support.

Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University, alleging merchandise too similar and causes confusion

Portland, Oregon-based outerwear retailer Columbia Sportswear has sued Columbia University over alleged trademark infringement and a breach of contract, saying that the university’s merchandise looks too similar to its own offerings and can confuse shoppers.