Birkenstock sandals are not art, says German court
The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes.
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Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling
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Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership
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German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?
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Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
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Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment
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Luigi Mangione to appear in NYC court
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German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - 9h -
Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election
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More Germans living abroad registered to vote in upcoming election
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Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
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