Sportswear Company Files Antitrust Complaint with EU
Columbia Sportswear Company and its Italian subsidiary, OutDry Technologies S.r.l., have filed a complaint with the European Commission against W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., alleging that Gore has violated European Union competition laws by abusing its dominant position in the…
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market for waterproof breathable membranes for footwear and gloves. Columbia and OutDry also stated that they welcomed news that the Federal Trade Commission has issued a subpoena to Gore in connection with an investigation into whether Gore's fabric division has engaged in unfair methods of competition regarding its waterproof and/or breathable outerwear, clothing, footwear, gloves, accessories, or other apparel and items. The Vice President of Colombia states that Columbia and OutDry have long been concerned that Gore's commercial practices systematically prevent consumers, brand owners and manufacturers from gaining access to competing product innovations in waterproof breathable footwear and gloves.