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Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no
Birkenstock sandals are ubiquitous in summer. But can the well-known footwear be considered art? That’s the question ...
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 ...
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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN3d
Birkenstocks Are Not Works of Art, According to a German Court
From their cork soles to their chunky buckles, Birkenstocks are an iconic piece of footwear. But should they be considered ...
Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, German court rules
A German court is putting its foot down. Birkenstocks are not art. Birkenstocks are cool enough for influencers, Hollywood ...
Can footwear be considered art? Birkenstock’s case in Germany, explained
Celebrities have long embraced Birkenstock sandals, with stars like Katie Holmes, Gigi Hadid, and Reese Witherspoon often ...
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Birkenstocks are not art, German court rules
That is the question Germany’s Federal Court of Justice wrestled with on Thursday, and it ruled they are just comfy footwear. Birkenstock, which is headquartered in Linz am Rhein, Germany ...
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Court in Germany rules Birkenstock sandals not piece of art
(CNN)– Birkenstocks are not art, they are just shoes. A German court rejected the sandal company’s effort to copyright four ...
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Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no
BERLIN — Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That's the question Germany's ...