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Birkenstock, Germany and Federal Court of Justice

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 definition of “applied art.”

Tulsa World · 4h

Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no

Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art?

Artnet · 1d

No, Birkenstocks Are Not Works of Art, Rules German Court

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

2don MSN

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.

Reuters2d

Birkenstock sandals are pieces of design, not art, court finds

KARLSRUHE, Germany, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Birkenstock (BIRK.N), opens new tab sandals, which have evolved from a symbol of counterculture to a trendy fashion item, do not qualify as art and are ...

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