Report: Columbia Sportswear seeks dismissal of heated apparel lawsuit

Eugene-based Innovative Sports Inc. claims Columbia Sportswear "misappropriated" its technology to develop its line of Omni-Heat heated jackets. The model shown here was recalled last fall due to defects that caused it to overheat. Columbia has asked Lane County Circuit court to dismiss the claim. is asking the Lane County Circuit Court to dismiss a claim that it used technology from a Eugene company to produce its line of heated apparel products. Just-style.com, a United Kingdom-based apparel trade news website, that the Washington County outdoor footwear and apparel brand (NASDAQ: COLM) is arguing that Innovative Sports doesn't have a