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Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
A Dutch court ruled that Lidl cannot sell sandals that replicate Birkenstock's design and must compensate Birkenstock for damages and legal costs. The court determined the sandals violated Birkenstock's trademark and design protections. Lidl had been selling the products at its stores in the Netherlands.
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