Birkenstock’s Art Claim Crumbles in Milan: Court Rules Soles Are Style, Not Sculpture
Even in fashion-forward Milan, Birkenstock’s beloved cork-and-latex sandals aren’t getting a free pass as “art.” The Milan Court of Appeal has ruled decisively against the German footwear giant, rejecting its attempt to register the sole design of its sandals as a trademark—aligning with earlier verdicts from courts in Paris and Germany. The ruling concludes that […]



