Sandal maker, founded in Germany in 1774, had wanted to stop ‘copycats’ from selling similar products
They may be the footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany’s top court ruled on Thursday.
The German sandal maker had sought a ruling that its footwear, known for its cork and latex soles, could be classified as art and thus afforded strong copyright protections.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/20/birkenstocks-are-not-works-of-art-top-german-court-rules-in-copyright-case
Author : Agence France-Presse in Frankfurt
Publish date : 2025-02-20 11:57:00
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