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.
Key facts
- 01Lidl is prohibited from selling copycat versions of the Arizona, Madrid, Gizeh, Boston, and Florida models across the Netherlands.
- 02The court found that Lidl infringed on Birkenstock's trademark 'footbed design'.
- 03The 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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