Columbia Sportswear Company said that in May, it was granted a preliminary injunction in India against a group of retailers, manufacturers and franchisees that were illegally producing and selling counterfeit apparel featuring a number of Columbia brands. This follows its success this past winter in blocking the sale of counterfeit jackets in a group of discount stores in the U.S. Last year, Columbia staged over 60 successful raids in counterfeit factories in China.

Since 2003, the company has worked with local, national and international law enforcement agencies to identify counterfeit goods in more than 50 countries, confiscating millions of fake products and labels for Columbia and its sub-brands.


“We take very seriously our responsibility to protect and defend the integrity of the Columbia family of brands in each of the more than 90 countries in which we do business,” said Tim Boyle, president and chief executive officer. “We believe the Columbia brand has long-term growth opportunities worldwide, as consumers seek the innovative protective features of authentic Columbia products.


“We are extremely grateful to the customs officials and law enforcement agencies around the world who work with us as our first line of defense in this battle,” Boyd said. “With their continued assistance, we intend to continue our vigilance against counterfeiting.”