Paris Court Rules Angelalign's Torque Ridges Infringe Align Technology Patent

The Unified Patent Court's Paris Local Division ruled Oct. 16, 2026, that Angelalign's Torque Ridges feature infringes an Align Technology patent. Angelalign disputes the ruling and is evaluating options, but will comply, including returning products. The company expects minimal customer impact, having replaced Torque Ridges in Europe with Pressure Points in September. Customers in Spain, the UK and outside Europe are unaffected by the ruling, according to the company. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Angelalign Technology Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610161259PR_NEWS_EURO_ND__EN74308) on October 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)