Birkenstock loses art judgment before Bundesgerichtshof: Schlappe für die Sandalenmarke

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The judges of the Federal Court of Justice ruled that Birkenstock's cork sole flaps do not fall under copyright law. Nevertheless, the business is going well for the company, which is now planning new proceedings.

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The famous Birkenstock sandals cannot be considered works of art, decided German justice on Thursday, inflicting a setback on the German brand that required copyright protection for its products.

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Däitsch Riichter decidéieren: D'Sandale vu Birkenstock si keng Konscht

D'Urteel vum Bundesgeriichtshaff ass formal. Birkenstock-Sandale si keng Konscht, d'Konkurrente mat änleche Produits dierfe weider hir Schong verkafen.