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29/07/2024 - Federal Judge Rules Against Overjet in Dental AI Dispute (USA)

argument: Decisioni/Decisions - Intellectual Property Law

According to an article of Bloomberg Law, a Massachusetts federal judge has denied Overjet Inc.'s request to preliminarily block the marketing and sales of VideaHealth Inc.'s dental diagnostic software. The legal battle between the two Boston-based companies centers on allegations of copyright infringement. Overjet claimed that VideaHealth had copied the color, shape, and shades used in its visualization tool, which they argued should be protected under copyright law. However, Judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled on July 19, 2024, that Overjet had not provided sufficient evidence to prove that these visual elements were copyrightable. Additionally, the judge found no material evidence that VideaHealth made false and misleading statements in its advertising or that Overjet would suffer irreparable harm if the injunction were not granted. This decision allows VideaHealth to continue its marketing and sales activities while the case proceeds. The ruling represents a significant development in the ongoing competition between the two firms, both of which offer AI-powered software designed to help dentists detect tooth decay. This case underscores the complexities involved in intellectual property law as it intersects with rapidly advancing AI technologies. Both companies continue to vie for dominance in the dental AI market, highlighting the increasing importance of legal strategies in technological innovation and business competition.