Cranial Technologies settles IP litigation with Ottobock; Ottobock agrees to discontinue its 3D cranial band and to pay a confidential settlement amount
PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2026
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Cranial Technologies settles IP litigation with Ottobock; Ottobock agrees to discontinue its 3D cranial band and to pay a confidential settlement amount
PR Newswire
PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2026
PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cranial Technologies announced today that it has resolved its patent infringement litigation against Ottobock related to its 3D cranial band through a settlement agreement on mutually acceptable, confidential terms.
Ottobock has withdrawn its current cranial orthotic device from the market and has agreed not to produce such devices for sale or distribution in the U.S., including 3D printed cranial orthotic devices.
Additionally, Ottobock agrees to pay a settlement fee to Cranial Technologies, calculated by Cranial Technologies based on the number of helmets sold since inception. Cranial Tech stands fully committed to protecting its innovations and will take appropriate steps to defend them.
About Cranial Technologies®
Cranial Technologies® is the leading provider of treatment for infants with plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome). The company is recognized for its experienced clinical teams, evidence-based treatment protocols, and advanced technologies developed specifically for pediatric cranial care.
For more than 40 years, Cranial Technologies has developed a deep portfolio of proprietary intellectual property and technology, treating over 500,000 infants along the way. Today, the company operates over 100 clinics across the United States, Europe, and China, all delivering care through its DOC Band® cranial remolding orthosis. It has also recently expanded its offering to include corrective infant ear shaping therapy at select clinics, using the EarWell® Infant Ear Molding System.
Cranial Technologies remains steadfastly and fully committed to advancing the standard of care—delivering exceptional outcomes for every baby and every family it serves.
MEDIA CONTACT
Tiffany Hughes
thughes@cranialtech.com
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