“The increasing global recognition of company brand has made it a valuable target for these counterfeiting operations,” said Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear.
“They will not sit back while others profit with the sale of low quality products masquerading as authentic Columbia merchandise."
"Thanks to the efforts of numerous enforcement agencies partnering with us around the world, They have raised the profile of anti-counterfeiting programs and the commitment to halt these criminal operations.”
These actions by Columbia Sportswear and local officials are a part of Columbia's global campaign to protect Columbia's unique brands. Columbia coordinates the programs from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon, USA and initiates numerous operations each year.
Oregon based one of the largest firms Columbia Sportswear Company founded in 1938. Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As the largest outerwear brands in the world and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value.
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