Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no
Birkenstock sandals are ubiquitous in summer. But can the well-known footwear be considered art? That’s the question ...
Birkenstock argued its shoes are art. A court put its foot down.
In a lawsuit, Birkenstock aimed to combat knockoffs, but the court determined the German footwear does not meet the ...
Can footwear be considered art? Birkenstock’s case in Germany, explained
Celebrities have long embraced Birkenstock sandals, with stars like Katie Holmes, Gigi Hadid, and Reese Witherspoon often ...
Birkenstock sandals are pieces of design, not art, court finds
Birkenstock sandals, which have evolved from a symbol of counterculture to a trendy fashion item, do not qualify as art and ...
Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, German court rules
A German court is putting its foot down. Birkenstocks are not art. Birkenstocks are cool enough for influencers, Hollywood ...
Birkenstock loses legal battle as Germany’s top court rules its sandals are not works of art
Birkenstock, a German footwear brand known for its comfortable and stylish sandals, sought to prevent three competitors from ...
Birkenstock Sandals Are Not Art, Just Footwear, German Court Rules
A German court has walked all over Birkenstock’s attempt to copyright its iconic sandals in an IP battle fought by Hogan ...
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Birkenstock argued its shoes are art. A court put its foot down.
Birkenstock in a statement called the ruling “a missed opportunity for copyright protection in Germany” and said it will “continue to take tough action against copycats who think they can ...
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Are Birkenstocks a Work of Art? A German Court Says No.
“The decisions by the BGH constitute a missed opportunity for copyright protection in Germany,” Jochen Gutzy, Birkenstock’s chief communications officer, wrote in a statement, using the ...
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Court in Germany rules Birkenstock sandals not piece of art
(CNN)– Birkenstocks are not art, they are just shoes. A German court rejected the sandal company’s effort to copyright four ...
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Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, German court rules
Carl Birkenstock is still alive. JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images Prior to the ruling from Germany’s highest court for civil trials, two lower courts also heard the case — and they ...