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Align Technology Initiates Patent Infringement Litigation Against Angelalign Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif. & TEMPE, Ariz., August 18, 2025--Align Technology, Inc. ("Align") (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced the filing of patent infringement lawsuits against Angelalign Technology, Inc. ("Angel") (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 6699.HK), a Shanghai-based manufacturer o
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