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Align Prevails in Orthodontic Patent Case

The ruling requires Angelalign to recall and destroy infringing products, pay damages, and cease offering infringing aligner systems incorporating Torque Ridges in 17 European countries.

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  • October 20, 2026

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    The UPC’s Paris Local Division ruled that Angelalign aligner systems incorporating Torque Ridges infringed Align Technology’s European patent for Power Ridge technology.

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    The court rejected Angelalign’s patent-validity challenges, ordered recall and destruction of infringing products, and awarded damages and other relief to Align.

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    The ruling bars Angelalign from offering infringing Torque Ridges aligners in 17 European countries, and the decision may be appealed.

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    The UPC Court of Appeal upheld a preliminary injunction concerning Angelalign’s alleged infringement of Align’s ClinCheck Live Update patent, while underlying proceedings continue.

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    A Chinese court found that Angelalign’s MasterForce and ATreat systems infringed Align patent rights in specified treatment solutions and aligners; Angelalign appealed.

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Align Prevails in Orthodontic Patent Case

  • by News Staff

  • October 20, 2026

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