Invisalign maker wins relief in 17 EU states in patent clash with Chinese rival
By Melissa Ritti ( October 19, 2026, 13:42 GMT | Insight) -- Align Technology on Friday secured an injunction barring China’s Angelalign Technology Inc. from selling certain dental aligners in 17 EU countries. The merits determination by the Unified Patent Court marks the latest win for the US-based maker of the Invisalign product line in a global patent enforcement campaign.Angelalign Technology was served an injunction covering 17 European countries, with the Unified Patent Court finding that accused “Torque Ridge” technology in its clear dental aligners infringed a patent held by a US-based rival....
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