3Shape Confirms Filing of US Patent Infringement Complaint Against Medit Related to Wireless Scanning, Scanning Software, and Shade Measurement.

3Shape A/S confirmed today that it recently filed a complaint against Medit, asserting that Medit intraoral scanner systems infringe 3Shape patents related to wireless scanning, scanning software and tooth color shade measurement.

3Shape filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The complaint seeks monetary damages as well as injunctive relief.

Regarding the infringement complaint, Thomas Kirkbak, Director, Litigation & Compliance at 3Shape said, "The innovation and scanner technology in 3Shape TRIOS are unique and fundamental to why we are the choice of doctors. 3Shape TRIOS has received the Best of Class award for intraoral scanners an unprecedented ten years in a row. We simply cannot allow other companies to copy our hard-earned technology and infringe on our patents."

3Shape asserts that certain Medit intraoral scanner systems, including the i500, i600, i700 and i700 Wireless, infringe a number of 3Shape patents and, that the i700 Wireless scanner system infringes a 3Shape patent covering wireless scanning technology.

The patents named in the Complaint are 3Shape U.S. Patent No. 9,629,551; U.S. Patent No. 10,064,553, U.S. Patent No. 10,695,151 and U.S. Patent No. 11,076,146.

About 3Shape

3Shape is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for patients. We partner with industry leaders to give dental professionals open choices for their patient care as well as supporting professionals' continued education. 3Shape's solution portfolio includes the multiple award-winning 3Shape TRIOS^® intraoral scanner and dental lab scanners, design services, and market-leading scanning and design software solutions for both dental practices and labs.

Our 2000 employees serve customers in over 100 countries from 3Shape offices around the world. 3Shape's products and innovations continue to challenge traditional methods, enabling dental professionals to treat more patients more effectively. www.3shape.com