3M has settled a patent infringement lawsuit with Whitepeaks Dental Solutions in Germany involving technology that enables the coloring of ceramic-based dental restorations.
As a result of the settlement, Whitepeaks will license this patented technology from 3M, according to the company.
3M's patented technology enables the coloring of ceramics by color-matching dental restorations to the natural color of patients' teeth. 3M has licensed its patents to much of the dental industry, including, Vita Zahnfabrik and Vident, Dentsply Prosthetics U.S. and Dentsply International, Zirkonzahn, Wieland Dental + Technik, Ivoclar Vivadent, and Metoxit.
3M remains open to licensing this technology to other interested parties.
