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 ...

In its ruling, it wrote 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 ...

The brand says they wanted to ensure that copycats can no longer make money at the expense of the Birkenstock sandal brand. NBC News’ George Solis details the case. Feb. 21, 2025 ...

Germany's top court ruled against Birkenstock's attempt to define its famous sandals as works of art, denying the footwear enhanced copyright protections. The court sided with competitors like Tchibo ...

If art is measured by the passion it inspires in its admirers or the extent of its reach, Birkenstocks — touted by hipsters and health-care workers, and sported by the likes of Steve Jobs and ...

Frankfurt, Germany: 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 German ...

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 ...

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 German sandal maker had sought a ...

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