German court rules Birkenstock sandals are design, not art

Germany's top court rules that Birkenstock sandals, once a counterculture symbol and now a fashion staple, are design, not art, and therefore not protected by copyright.

Feb 20, 2025 - 12:07
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German court rules Birkenstock sandals are design, not art
Germany's top court rules that Birkenstock sandals, once a counterculture symbol and now a fashion staple, are design, not art, and therefore not protected by copyright.