Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology was recently included on a list of 300 organizations that received the most U.S. patents in 2023.
This is the company's first time being included on the Intellectual Property Owners Association's annual list, according to a Jan. 31 news release.
Align Technology, which ranked No. 270 on the list, was granted 158 U.S. patents, a 36% increase compared to 2022.
The company's patents cover technology for clear aligners, intraoral scanners, 3D-printed orthodontic devices, CAD/CAM software and artificial intelligence for treatment planning.