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21 August 2025NewsMedtechMarisa Woutersen

Invisalign maker sues Chinese rival in Europe, US, and China

The $4 billion-a-year orthodontics company says its latest lawsuits defend “critical components” of its portfolio as rivals push cheaper alternatives.

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