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Procter & Gamble Resolves Crest® Whitestrips Patent Infringement Dispute with Ranir

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 8:00 am EDT




CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Procter & Gamble Company announced that it has resolved its patent infringement dispute with Ranir, LLC regarding Ranir’s tooth whitening strip products in the United States and Canada. This dispute was based on P&G’s significant patent portfolio relating to tooth whitening, including patents that had been previously litigated and an extensive portfolio of newer patents also relating to tooth whitening technology and strips. As part of the settlement, Ranir acquired rights to P&G patents under commercial terms that are confidential.
This resolution is yet another instance of P&G’s successful enforcement of the intellectual property that protects its trusted Crest® Whitestrips brand. The innovations behind Crest® Whitestrips have propelled the brand as the leader in the whitening strips category, and P&G will continue to protect and enforce its intellectual property.

http://news.pg.com/press-release/pg...-resolves-crest-whitestrips-patent-infringeme



It's a pity that P&G didn't go after L'Oreal for what looked like their copycat magnetic device. At least our competitors know what they are in for if they try any funny business, when eventually there are dozens of different MicroArray products on the shelves. P&G sold Rights to their patents as part of the settlement...I wonder if that happened to one of OBJ's MicroArray devices, whether or not OBJ would share in that windfall? As P&G own the specific patents, I'm leaning towards a big fat NO...Jase any thoughts?