Align Technology Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Ortho Caps and Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor
Align Technology
21.12.2011 14:30
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SAN JOSE, Calif. and DUSSELDORF, Germany, 2011-12-21 14:30 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
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Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALGN) today filed a patent infringement lawsuit
in the District Court of Dusseldorf in the Federal Republic of Germany against
Hamm-based Ortho Caps GmbH and its managing directors Dr. Wajeeh Khan and Ms.
Jocelyne Khan asserting Ortho Caps infringes Align patents by making, offering
to sell, and selling its clear aligner therapy systems.
Align also filed a patent infringement lawsuit today in the District Court of
Dusseldorf in the Federal Republic of Germany against Rastede-based Rasteder
KFO Spezial-Labor GmbH and its managing director Mr. Volker Hinrichs asserting
Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor infringes Align patents by making, offering to sell,
and selling its clear aligner therapy systems.
In the lawsuit against Ortho Caps, Align asserts that Ortho Caps infringes five
Align patents, numbers EP 2 263 599, EP 2 263 598, EP 0 989 828, EP 1 369 091,
and EP 1 143 872, with respect to the production and sale of Ortho Caps
aligners. In the lawsuit against Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor, Align asserts that
Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor infringes four Align patents, numbers EP 2 263 599,
EP 2 263 598, EP 0 989 828, and EP 1 369 091, with respect to the production
and sale of Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor aligners. The patents-in-suit cover a
wide range of processes and products relating to clear aligner therapy. Align
is seeking a declaratory judgment regarding monetary damages and injunctive
relief against further infringement. As is customary in Germany, service of the
complaints will be effected by the court and is expected to be completed in the
near future.
'Laws prohibiting patent infringement are there to protect innovative companies
like Align as well as the consumers who use our products,' said Roger E.
George, Align's vice president, legal affairs and general counsel. 'We will
take all necessary actions to protect Align and its shareholders from unlawful
competitive practices, including infringement of our intellectual property
rights.'
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a proprietary
system for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth. Invisalign
corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable
appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because it does
not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign
significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with
braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and teens. Align
Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market
Invisalign in 1998. Align Technology meets the requirements of the European
Union's Medical Device Directives which allows Align Technology to sell
Invisalign in Europe.The Invisalign product family includes Invisalign,
Invisalign Teen, Invisalign Assist, Invisalign Express 10, and Vivera
Retainers. To learn more about Invisalign or to find an Invisalign trained
doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com.
Cadent Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Align Technology and is a leading
provider of 3D digital scanning solutions for orthodontics and dentistry. The
Cadent family of products includes iTero and iOC scanning systems, OrthoCAD
iCast, OrthoCAD iQ and OrthoCAD iRecord. For additional information, please
visit www.cadentinc.com.
CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact
Shirley Stacy
Align Technology, Inc.
(408) 470-1150
sstacy@aligntech.com
Press Contact
Shannon Mangum Henderson
Ethos Communication, Inc.
(678) 261-7803
align@ethoscommunication.com
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Align Technology
21.12.2011 14:30
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SAN JOSE, Calif. and DUSSELDORF, Germany, 2011-12-21 14:30 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
--
Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALGN) today filed a patent infringement lawsuit
in the District Court of Dusseldorf in the Federal Republic of Germany against
Hamm-based Ortho Caps GmbH and its managing directors Dr. Wajeeh Khan and Ms.
Jocelyne Khan asserting Ortho Caps infringes Align patents by making, offering
to sell, and selling its clear aligner therapy systems.
Align also filed a patent infringement lawsuit today in the District Court of
Dusseldorf in the Federal Republic of Germany against Rastede-based Rasteder
KFO Spezial-Labor GmbH and its managing director Mr. Volker Hinrichs asserting
Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor infringes Align patents by making, offering to sell,
and selling its clear aligner therapy systems.
In the lawsuit against Ortho Caps, Align asserts that Ortho Caps infringes five
Align patents, numbers EP 2 263 599, EP 2 263 598, EP 0 989 828, EP 1 369 091,
and EP 1 143 872, with respect to the production and sale of Ortho Caps
aligners. In the lawsuit against Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor, Align asserts that
Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor infringes four Align patents, numbers EP 2 263 599,
EP 2 263 598, EP 0 989 828, and EP 1 369 091, with respect to the production
and sale of Rasteder KFO Spezial-Labor aligners. The patents-in-suit cover a
wide range of processes and products relating to clear aligner therapy. Align
is seeking a declaratory judgment regarding monetary damages and injunctive
relief against further infringement. As is customary in Germany, service of the
complaints will be effected by the court and is expected to be completed in the
near future.
'Laws prohibiting patent infringement are there to protect innovative companies
like Align as well as the consumers who use our products,' said Roger E.
George, Align's vice president, legal affairs and general counsel. 'We will
take all necessary actions to protect Align and its shareholders from unlawful
competitive practices, including infringement of our intellectual property
rights.'
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a proprietary
system for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth. Invisalign
corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable
appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because it does
not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign
significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with
braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and teens. Align
Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market
Invisalign in 1998. Align Technology meets the requirements of the European
Union's Medical Device Directives which allows Align Technology to sell
Invisalign in Europe.The Invisalign product family includes Invisalign,
Invisalign Teen, Invisalign Assist, Invisalign Express 10, and Vivera
Retainers. To learn more about Invisalign or to find an Invisalign trained
doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com.
Cadent Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Align Technology and is a leading
provider of 3D digital scanning solutions for orthodontics and dentistry. The
Cadent family of products includes iTero and iOC scanning systems, OrthoCAD
iCast, OrthoCAD iQ and OrthoCAD iRecord. For additional information, please
visit www.cadentinc.com.
CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact
Shirley Stacy
Align Technology, Inc.
(408) 470-1150
sstacy@aligntech.com
Press Contact
Shannon Mangum Henderson
Ethos Communication, Inc.
(678) 261-7803
align@ethoscommunication.com
News Source: NASDAQ OMX
21.12.2011 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP -
a company of EquityStory AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
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United States
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