German Sandals Follow the Functional Footsteps of U.S. Cheerleader Uniform Shape
By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25
In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity to be considered as works of applied art. Instead, the shoes were designed with functional goals in mind, such as producing comfortable and marketable shoes....
By: Knobbe Martens