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

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A German court has walked all over Birkenstock’s attempt to copyright its iconic sandals in an IP battle fought by Hogan ...

But a German court may have just set a precedent on whether such work can be legally protected. This week, the court ruled ...

They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art ...