The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes.

They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art ...

A German court ruling has found that the famous Birkenstock shoe does not meet the legal definition of "applied art," ending ...

The ruling comes after years of legal battles surrounding cheaper knock-offs, which the company argues are a violation of copyright law ...

A German judge is putting his foot down, saying while Birkenstock's sandals might be popular, they're not art.

Birkenstock, a German footwear brand known for its comfortable and stylish sandals, sought to prevent three competitors from ...

On January 25, 2025, the South Korean media outlet Star News reported that BTS' Jin emerged as Germany's most popular K-pop artist. The Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange ...

From Looney Toons characters to shark teeth to pinup models, nose art on aircraft has a storied history in air forces around ...

Orlando, Florida, with its wildly popular attractions like Walt Disney World, was the top domestic destination for passengers ...

And then there are the “rebirths” Benjamin described: the second acts, rediscoveries, and renewals that bring older works ...

What penthouse in a warehouse would be complete without a wrap-around terrace, centuries-old antiques, a rooftop dog park and a rustic shed attached to a grill?

Konstantin Richter is a journalist at work on a book about the history of corporate Germany.