Are Birkenstocks a Work of Art? A German Court Says No.
On Thursday, the federal court of justice in Karlsruhe, Germany, ruled that Birkenstocks were not “copyrighted works of applied art,” making it harder for the 251-year-old German shoemaker to combat the widespread sale of duplicates of its sandals across the internet.
Can Birkenstock sandals be ‘work of art’? German court says no
Can Birkenstock sandals be ‘work of art’? German court says no - The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals ‘are copyright-protected works of applied art’
Birkenstock sandals aren't art, just footwear, German court says after copycat lawsuit
Can Birkenstock sandals be considered art? That's what Germany's Federal Court of Justice had to decide on Thursday, and it ruled they're just comfy footwear.
Birkenstock sandals not ‘works of art,’ German court says in denying copyright bid
Federal Court of Justice rules Birkenstock is not entitled to damages from cut-price imitators of its footwear.
Birkenstock sandals not works of art, German court rules
Iconic German sandal manufacturer Birkenstock has lost a copyright battle against imitators, with Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruling on Thursday that the Birkenstock design does not amount to a work of art.
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 Lovells, SKW Schwarz, and BGH.
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 are therefore not protected by copyright, Germany's highest civil court ruled on Thursday.
Birkenstock sandals are not art, says German court
The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes.
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