Another Victory for ClearCorrect: No Appeal for Align at the Supreme Court

ROUND ROCK, TX--(Marketwired - August 31, 2016) - Last November, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit cleared ClearCorrect, LLC of any liability in the International Trade Commission (ITC)'s investigation relating to Align Technology's claims of patent infringement. In March, the Court of Appeals denied the ITC and Align's petitions for rehearing en banc. Now ClearCorrect is happy to announce that the ITC and Align have elected not to appeal that decision, solidifying the third victory in a row for ClearCorrect after several years of litigation.

Several of Align's patents remain at risk of cancellation, as the United States Patent and Trademark Office continue its inter partes review and ex parte reexaminations initiated by ClearCorrect.

Now that the ITC decision is finalized, Align's sole remaining lawsuit against ClearCorrect is expected to resume in Texas federal court. ClearCorrect anticipates that this final case will follow in the footsteps of the previous three and demonstrate that ClearCorrect does not violate any valid patents held by Align.

About ClearCorrect, LLC

ClearCorrect is celebrating its tenth year as a leading manufacturer of clear aligners, discreetly correcting malocclusion for teenagers and adults. ClearCorrect offers a more affordable and doctor-friendly approach to more than 20,000 dentists and orthodontists around the world, with a phase-based system that enhances flexibility and control. ClearCorrect designs, manufactures, and supports its products in Round Rock, Texas. For more information, visit clearcorrect.com or call (888) 331-3323.