ST. PAUL, Minn.--(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.
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