Angelalign to appeal Align's China patent victory over clear-aligner technology
By MLex Staff ( August 13, 2026, 08:42 GMT | Insight) -- US orthodontics giant Align Technology has secured a victory in its global patent battle with Angelalign Technology, with a Chinese court ordering its rival to stop using two digital systems to generate certain clear-aligner treatment plans.US orthodontics giant Align Technology has secured a victory in its global patent battle with Angelalign Technology, with a Chinese court ordering its rival to stop using two digital systems to generate certain clear-aligner treatment plans....
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