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Birkenstocks are not works of art, top German court rules in copyright case

Sandal maker, founded in Germany in 1774, had wanted to stop ‘copycats’ from selling similar products

They may be the footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany’s top court ruled on Thursday.

The German sandal maker had sought a ruling that its footwear, known for its cork and latex soles, could be classified as art and thus afforded strong copyright protections.

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