Smile Direct Club Files Patent Infringement Complaint Against Candid
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Source: GlobeNewswire
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmileDirectClub today announced it has filed a complaint for patent infringement against Candid Care Co. for the operation of its Candid Studios, a copycat model of SmileDirectClub’s own SmileShop model. SmileDirectClub was issued a patent for its SmileShop and related workflow intellectual property from the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The patent, U.S. Patent No. 10,636,522, further strengthens the telehealth dentistry pioneer’s efforts to bring affordable, accessible oral care to more people through its unique and innovative teledentistry platform and direct-to-consumer business model. The patent ensures no clear aligner competitor will be able to duplicate SmileDirectClub’s unique model for the next 18 years. In the complaint, SmileDirectClub details Candid’s replication of SmileDirectClub’s teledentistry platform, including the launch of Candid’s retail component, called “Candid Studios,” launched two ye
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