Goldstar Rafting wins with Birkenstocks on a legal level. The German Court of Cassation rejected the German brand’s appeal (based on an alleged procedural flaw) and ordered it to pay the costs. Thus ends a legal battle that lasted 9 years in courts across half of Europe. Meanwhile Louboutin And Vinci Leather they reach a settlement agreement to resolve the legal dispute started a year ago.
Goldstar wins with Birkenstock
“This is just the latest, umpteenth, positive ruling from a court in favor of our company” comments the CEO of Rafting Goldstar Margherita pizza Mountaineers. The Romagna group controls the brand Silver1owned by the Silvagni family, who also own the brand Valleverde. For Montanari herself: “This is the definitive confirmation of the integrity of our commercial practices and the originality and identity represented by our brand.”
The final word
The ruling of the “Bundesgerichtshof” (the Federal Court of Justice, the German equivalent of the Italian Court of Cassation) puts an end to a legal battle that began in 2015 and which has always seen the Italian company prevail. All of Birkenstock’s attempts to register the sole design as a trademark were rejected, with Rafting Goldstar in every instance (Germany, France, Benelux, Italy and the European Court of Justice). In the latest dispute, Birkenstock had appealed against an adverse decision, complaining of procedural defects which, however, the German Federal Court of Justice considered non-existent.
Meanwhile, Louboutin
Christian Louboutin and Vinci Leather have reached an agreement that will put an end to their legal dispute that began in May 2023. The luxury brand accused the US company of producing and marketing footwear “copied” which confused consumers. In particular, pumps that “use a red sole identical to” that of Louboutin and sneakers very similar to his models. Now the two companies, writes The Fashion Law, have reached a settlement agreement which, unless second thoughts last minute, will close the case. (mv)
In photos from the respective sites a Goldstar sandal and a Vinci Leather model
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