Therefore, the Administrative Panel shall issue its Decision based upon the Complaint, the Policy, the Rules and the Supplemental Rules and without the benefit of any Response from the Respondent. The Complainant, Columbia Sportswear Company, was founded in 1938 and is the manufacturer of a well known outwear brand, including ski-wear, which is sold in the United States and worldwide. The Complainant manufactures and sells a wide variety of outwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Those products are distributed through an estimated 10,000 plus retailers in some 30 countries. The Respondent is Mr. Mahlon Keeler of Quebec, Canada.
Nothing is known about the business or activities of the Respondent.
The words sportswear company are disclaimed except were used as part of the mark as a whole. Parties' Contentions A . No response or any communication relating to the Complaint has been received from the Respondent. Discussions and Findings 6.1 The Policy para. The two are in all material respects identical.