Pixel art is a staple of the industry, going back to the NES era. For more than a decade, this visual style defined the gaming industry, with Nintendo and Sega's early consoles making great use of ...

The ruling said that a product can’t be copyrighted if “technical requirements, rules or other constraints determine the design.” “For the copyright protection of a work of applied art ...

In its ruling, it wrote that a product can’t be copyrighted if “technical requirements, rules or other constraints determine the design”. Loading “For the copyright protection of a work of ...

German footwear brand Birkenstock has lost a key legal battle after Germany’s Federal Court of Justice ruled that its sandals do not qualify as copyrighted works of art, classifying them as ...

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 ...

German sandal maker wanted to stop three of its competitors from selling similar products A Birkenstock banner hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on October 11, 2023, as ...

Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) – They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany's top court ruled Thursday. The ...

There’s no question a large amount of artistry goes into fashion design, including footwear. But a German court may have just set a precedent on whether such work can be legally protected.

They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany’s top court ruled Thursday. The German sandal maker had ...

Famous Birkenstock sandals cannot be considered works of art, ruled a German court on Thursday, dealing a setback to the German brand seeking copyright protection for its products. The German Federal ...