A Eugene, Ore., company has sued Columbia Sportswear, accusing the larger company of stealing Innovative Sports’ technology and using it to make a successful line of heated clothing. The Register-Guard reported the smaller company wants Columbia to stop making the clothing in question and wants to be paid for the losses it says it has suffered.
The suit was filed in Lane County Circuit Court. Columbia’s senior director of investor relations, Ron Parham, says his company is aware of the lawsuit and reviewing it. He adds, “We believe the suit is without merit.”
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Business Interruption Claims Arising From the Middle East Conflict 
State Farm Agrees to $15M Settlement for Underpaid Vehicle Claims 
State High Court Weighs in on Woman Taken for Organ Donation But Was Still Alive 
Study Finds ‘Alarming’ High Flood Risk for 17M Americans on Atlantic, Gulf Coasts From This Issue
