Align Technology, Inc. v. Angelalign Technology - Provisional Measures

Align Technology, Inc., a US-based company specializing in clear aligner orthodontic products, sought provisional measures, including a preliminary injunction, against various European subsidiaries of Angelalign Technology. Align accused these subsidiaries of infringing on its European Patent No. EP 4 295 806 B1, which relates to the design and use of orthodontic appliances for moving teeth. The patent was registered with unitary effect and has not faced opposition thus far. Align is known for its 'Invisalign G6' technology, while Angelalign markets similar products like the 'A7 Premolar Extraction Solution'. The court's decision addressed provisional measures and the burden of proof in the context of potential patent infringement.

UPC Publication Date:05/12/2026
Summarized:05/12/2026
Type:Application for provisional measures
Court:Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division
Parties:Align Technology, Inc. v. Angelalign France Technology SASU a. o.
Winning Party:Align Technology, Inc.
Counterclaim:No
Patent Number:EP 4 295 806 B1
Patent Title:A METHOD OF DESIGNING AN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE FOR MOVING ONE OR MORE TEETH OF A PLURALITY OF TEETH, AND SYSTEM TO GENERATE A PLURALITY OF SUCH APPLIANCES
Grounds for decision:Application for Provisional MeasuresBurden of Proof
RemediesPreliminary InjunctionProvisional Measures