Dutch Authorities Seize Imitation Columbia Sportswear Product at Port.Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2003 Last November, Dutch Customs at the Port of Rotterdam The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe, located in the city of Rotterdam, South Holland, the Netherlands. From 1962 until 2004 it was the world's busiest port, now overtaken by Asian ports like Singapore and Shanghai. seized 2900 imitation Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear Company NASDAQ: COLM is a United States company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. Founded in 1938 by the late Paul Lamfrom, father of present chairperson Gert Boyle, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Company (Nasdaq:COLM COLM Column COLM Colorado National Monument (US National Park Service) COLM Committee On Lay Ministry ) jackets bearing the label "Solumbia" and featuring a simulation of the well-known "Columbia diamond" trademark. The goods were impounded under European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community anti-piracy regulations as the perpetrators were attempting to transport the goods from Hong Kong to Germany. After Columbia initiated legal proceedings All actions that are authorized or sanctioned by law and instituted in a court or a tribunal for the acquisition of rights or the enforcement of remedies. to block the shipment, the transporter abandoned the goods. Through the Dutch legal process, all 2900 imitation women's jackets were recently destroyed under customs surveillance. With the assistance of Dutch authorities, Columbia Sportswear is currently pursuing civil and criminal sanctions against the perpetrators. "I want counterfeiters worldwide to understand that we are very serious about protecting our brand, and that we are aggressively pursuing those who try to illegally capitalize on Columbia's solid reputation in the outdoor apparel and footwear industry," said Tim Boyle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Sportswear. As part of an aggressive campaign to protect its unique brand, Columbia employees, independent sales representatives and distributors around the world are trained to identify copycat products and to immediately report them to corporate headquarters. About Columbia Sportswear Company(R) Founded in 1938 in Portland, Ore., Columbia Sportswear Company(R) is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear brands in the world and the leading seller of skiwear ski·wear n. Clothing appropriate for various types of skiing. in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. To learn more about Columbia Sportswear please visit the Company's Web site at www.columbia.com. |
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