ITC Asks for Comments on Digital Models for Dental Positioning Appliances

March 7, 2012 by Brian Feito|AD/CV - Patent

The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by approximately March 15, 2012 on a patent complaint filed on behalf of Align Technology, which alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain digital models, digital data, and treatment plans for use in making incremental dental positioning adjustment appliances, the appliances made therefrom, and methods of making the same (D/N 2880). ITC is asking for comments on any public interest issues that might affect ITC consideration, including whether the issuance of an exclusion order and/or cease and desist order would impact the public interest.

The complaint names the following as respondents:

Clearcorrect Pakistan (Private) Ltd. of Pakistan; and
Clearcorrect Operating, LLC of TX.

(See ITT's Online Archives 12030704 for summary of the filing of this patent complaint at the ITC.)

ITC Contact -- James Holbein (202) 205-2000

(FR Pub 03/07/12, D/N 2880)