The German sandal maker had sought a ruling that its footwear, known for its cork and latex soles, could be classified as art. Photo: Reuters
They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany's top court ruled Thursday (Feb 20).
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.
