Patagonia Drops Lawsuit Against Marden's over Counterfeit Jacket Claims

Patagonia drops lawsuit against Maine retailer Marden's

Patagonia drops lawsuit accusing Marden’s of selling counterfeit items. Marden’s is offering refunds to anyone who bought them.

Patagonia drops lawsuit against Marden's over counterfeit jacket claims

In March, Patagonia sued the Maine-based retailer, claiming that it sold dozens of counterfeit products, including fake Patagonia jackets.

Patagonia drops lawsuit against Marden’s over fake jackets

The outdoor gear brand had accused the Maine bargain retailer of selling counterfeit jackets with "virtually identical" copies of the Patagonia label.

Patagonia dismisses counterfeit clothing lawsuit against Marden’s

A lawsuit against Marden’s alleging it sold counterfeit clothing from Patagonia was voluntarily dismissed Thursday. Patagonia, a clothing company known for outdoor gear and sustainable sourcing, sued Marden’s in March in U.S. District Court of Maine in Bangor, alleging the Maine-based salvage retailer sold replica Patagonia jackets in violation of state and federal laws. That lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed by Patagonia. The company had previo…