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Birkenstock Holding plc is a German shoe manufacturer known for its sandals and other shoes notable for contoured cork footbeds (soles), made with layers of suede and jute, which conform to the shape of their wearers' feet.

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A Dutch court ruled that Lidl must stop selling copycat versions of Birkenstock sandals in the Netherlands

According to BBC Business, a Dutch court has ruled that Lidl must cease selling copycat versions of five specific Birkenstock sandal models in the Netherlands due to trademark infringement. The ruling imposes a fine of €5,000 per day for non-compliance and requires Lidl to provide sales data to Birkenstock, with compensation and legal fees to be determined separately.

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A Dutch court ruled that Lidl must stop selling copycat versions of Birkenstock sandals in the Netherlands

economy6 h ago

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Lidl is prohibited from selling copycat versions of the Arizona, Madrid, Gizeh, Boston, and Florida models across the Netherlands.
The court found that Lidl infringed on Birkenstock's trademark 'footbed design'.
The ruling is subject to appeal and follows a November 2025 order against retailer Scapino and a December 2025 European court decision on copyright for commercial products.

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