Align Technology Wins European Patent Infringement Case Against Angelalign

Align Technology won an October 16, 2026, UPC ruling that Angelalign's Torque Ridges aligners infringe its European Power Ridge patent. The court ordered Angelalign to recall and destroy infringing products and pay damages. Angelalign must stop offering infringing Torque Ridges aligner systems in 17 European Union countries. The court rejected Angelalign's challenges to the patent's validity; the decision is subject to appeal. 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. Align Technology Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610162111BIZWIRE_USPR_____20261016_BW990429) on October 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)