3M Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit in Germany to Protect Dental Ceramic Technology
June 25 2015 - 4:57PM
Business Wire
As the next step in its ongoing program to license to the dental
industry 3M's patented technologies in various areas of
ceramic-based dental restorations, 3M has filed a patent
infringement lawsuit in Düsseldorf, Germany. On June 23, 2015, 3M
filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Düsseldorf, Germany, against
Zirkonzahn Deutschland GmbH located in Neuler, Germany, and
Zirkonzahn SRL located in Gais, South Tyrol, Italy. The lawsuit
alleges infringement of 3M’s European Patent No. 1 154 969 B2 by
using Zirkonzahn’s instructions for sintering of Zirkonzahn’s
zirconia blocks. 3M’s patented technology enables dimensionally
precise sintering of dental ceramics.
3M is committed to improving oral care through continuous
R&D investments. The company's dental division, 3M ESPE, has
been recognized as the most innovative dental company for the past
10 years by the Anaheim Group. This distinction is awarded based on
the number of patent filings, 510k clearances and new product
introductions.
About 3M
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daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees connect with
customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative
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