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Align Technology (ALGN) loses appeal as 9th circuit revives monopoly suit and orders trial
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United States
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The 9th Circuit Court reinstated the monopoly lawsuit against Align Technology, ordering a trial and reviving legal risks associated with the company's dominant position in the aligner market.
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You face extended legal uncertainty from revived monopoly claims, which could heighten risk valuation and influence settlement timing for contentious IP and market control disputes.
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1 source · 5 Oct 2026
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