Birkenstock lands key win over sandal designs—defying German ruling

A Dutch court’s decision to protect the brand’s sandal designs signals a potential turning point for fashion copyright in Europe, breaking with a German ruling and landing just weeks before a major EU judgment.

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Birkenstock lands key win over sandal designs—defying German ruling

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