A German court is putting its foot down. Birkenstocks are not art. Birkenstocks are cool enough for influencers, Hollywood stars and even Barbie — but they do not qualify as art, Germany’s top ...

If art is measured by the passion it inspires in its admirers or the extent of its reach, Birkenstocks — touted by hipsters and health-care workers, and sported by the likes of Steve Jobs and ...

The Birkenstock. Comfortable, durable, practical, and beloved by hippies and Barbie alike. There are many things you can say about the popular cork-soled shoes and sandals—but you can’t call ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE -A Birkenstock sandal is pictured in Birkenstock store in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 4, 2023. (AP Photo ...

Germany's top court ruled against Birkenstock's attempt to define its famous sandals as works of art, denying the footwear enhanced copyright protections. The court sided with competitors like Tchibo ...

Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s the question Germany’s ...

After years of litigation, Germany’s top court — Federal Court of Justice — on Thursday (February 20) ruled that Birkenstock sandals do not qualify as works of art. The development came in a case ...

German shoe brand Birkenstock reported higher revenue for its fiscal first quarter, helped by strong demand during the key holiday season, and said it continues to invest in production capacity to ...

A Germany court ruled on Thursday that Birkenstock sandals are not art in a lawsuit the company brought against competitors who sell similar looking footwear. Ethan Swope/Getty Images Birkenstocks ...