Design serves a practical function while works of applied art require a discernible level of individual artistic creativity. Shoemaker and Birkenstock dynasty member Karl Birkenstock, born in 1936 ...

The German regional court agreed with Birkenstock, but the higher regional court reversed. Birkenstock appealed to the BGH, ...

J.P. Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss maintained an Overweight rating on Birkenstock. With only 9 U.S. stores, management plans ...

Shoe trends may come and go, but every once in a while, a brand stands the test of time — and Birkenstock is one of those ...

Design protection lasts for just 25 years from the filing, while works of art are covered by copyright protection for 70 years after the creator’s passing. Carl Birkenstock, born in the 1930s ...

The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals “are copyright-protected works of applied art" that may not be imitated, but a court ruled they're just comfy footwear.

Summer is coming up fast and Gilt has a sale on Birkenstock sandals that’s too good to pass up. These sandals seem to be ...

On March 13th, the global footwear brand and inventor of the footbed continues its expansion in London with the opening of ...

The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes.

LONDON, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 13 th, the global footwear brand and inventor of the footbed continues its expansion in London with the opening of its fourth store in London, in ...