German Court Rules Against Birkenstock in Copyright Case Over Sandal Design

German Court Rules Against Birkenstock in Copyright Case Over Sandal Design

Germany’s Federal Court of Justice has determined that the iconic Birkenstock sandals do not qualify as works of art and, therefore, are not entitled to copyright protection. This ruling concludes a legal battle initiated by Birkenstock against three competitors producing similar-looking sandals. Birkenstock, a company with shoemaking roots dating back to 1774, argued that its…

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