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They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany's top court ruled last week. The German sandal maker had ...

The ruling said that a product can’t be copyrighted if “technical requirements, rules or other constraints determine the design.” “For the copyright protection of a work of applied art ...

The shoe company argued its sandals "are copyright-protected works of applied art" that may not be imitated - in an effort to try and stop copy-cat sellers. The Birkenstock sandal is recognisable ...

German footwear brand Birkenstock has lost a key legal battle after Germany’s Federal Court of Justice ruled that its sandals do not qualify as copyrighted works of art, classifying them as ...

The Birkenstock. Comfortable, durable, practical, and beloved by hippies and Barbie alike. There are many things you can say about the popular cork-soled shoes and sandals—but you can’t call ...

German sandal maker wanted to stop three of its competitors from selling similar products A Birkenstock banner hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on October 11, 2023, as ...

A Germany court ruled on Thursday that Birkenstock sandals are not art in a lawsuit the company brought against competitors who sell similar looking footwear. Ethan Swope/Getty Images Birkenstocks ...

Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) – They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany's top court ruled Thursday. The ...

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There’s no question a large amount of artistry goes into fashion design, including footwear. But a German court may have just set a precedent on whether such work can be legally protected.