Align Technology (ALGN) disclosed late Tuesday that the Jinan Intermediate People's Court in China issued a judgment in its favor, in a patent infringement action against Angelalign Technology's operating subsidiaries in China.

The company provides an orthodontic treatment system that straightens teeth using a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners, instead of metal braces, through a global distribution network.

In September 2025, Align filed a patent infringement action against Angelalign in Jinan Intermediate People's Court, asserting that its patented orthodontic treatment system had been infringed by the China-based Angelalign Technology.

The Jinan Intermediate People's Court on Monday court ordered Angelalign Technology to cease using the patented technology and to stop manufacturing and selling the infringing products in China, and awarded damages of $1.48 million, said Align Technology.

The ruling is subject to appeal, but Align Technology said it "believes the decision further reinforces the strength of its intellectual property portfolio and ongoing commitment to protecting its innovations globally."