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Portland, OR, United States of America

Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 193

CIPO Patents = 19

EPO Patents = 10

Trademarks = 101

Forward Citations = 4,963

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85 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael E “Woody” Blackford (20 out of 22 patents)

William Scott Portzline (18 out of 53 patents)

John R Joseph (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Robert McCourt (12 out of 38 patents)

5. Jeffrey Thomas Mergy (11 out of 11 patents)

6. William Travis Lonigan (11 out of 11 patents)

7. David Reid (8 out of 8 patents)

8. Matt Hurayt (8 out of 8 patents)

9. Wayne Alan Skankey (7 out of 7 patents)

10. Andrew Gosse (7 out of 8 patents)

11. Rommel Vega (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Debra L Criss (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Tim Boyle (6 out of 6 patents)

14. Joe Boyle (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Douglas Allan Maguire (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Footwear

Insulation Fabrics

Cooling Material

Waterproof Barrier

Patterned Material

Composite Foam

Abrasion-Resistant Coating

Hooded Jacket

Multispectral Cooling Fabric

Body Wear

Limited Conduction Materials

Slide Fastener

193 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1096178 - Sheet material with pattern (2025-10-07),

2. D1088461 - Footwear (2025-08-19),

3. 12296566 - Double-walled insulation fabrics (2025-05-13),

4. D1054169 - Footwear (2024-12-17),

5. D1053531 - Footwear (2024-12-10),

6. D1043044 - Patterned material for body wear and gear (2024-09-24),

7. D1038593 - Article of footwear (2024-08-13),

8. 11993871 - Limited conduction heat retaining materials (2024-05-28),

9. D1010282 - Article of footwear (2024-01-09),

10. D1010281 - Article of footwear (2024-01-09),

11. 11857024 - Composite foam for midsole (2024-01-02),

12. D992863 - Body wear with patterned material (2023-07-25),

13. D988642 - Article of footwear (2023-06-13),

14. 11612201 - Limited conduction heat reflecting materials (2023-03-28),

15. D975965 - Hooded jacket (2023-01-24),

Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. is a leading outdoor apparel and footwear company based in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative and high-quality outdoor products. With a rich heritage dating back to 1938, Columbia Sportswear is known for its expertise in crafting reliable, durable, and functional gear for a variety of outdoor activities. Their products include jackets, pants, shirts, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Columbia Sportswear is committed to providing outdoor enthusiasts with exceptional performance gear that enables them to thrive in any environment.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

193 Patents

#7 in Portland, OR

#24 in Oregon

#2,054 in US

#4,231 in the World

Portland, OR, United States of America

Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,963

85 inventors:

Michael E “Woody” Blackford (20 out of 22 patents)

William Scott Portzline (18 out of 53 patents)

John R Joseph (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Robert McCourt (12 out of 38 patents)

5. Jeffrey Thomas Mergy (11 out of 11 patents)

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