Supreme Court Allows Appeals Ruling to Stand, Upholding CoorsTek Bioceramics’ Right to Market Pink Hip Components

Core Insights - CoorsTek Bioceramics has secured the rights to market and sell pink ceramic hip components after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a federal appeals court decision in a trademark case against CeramTec GmbH [1][3] - The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a 2022 order that canceled trademarks registered by CeramTec for the color pink, ruling that the color is functional and thus unregistrable [2] - The Supreme Court's decision effectively ends CeramTec's options for further litigation regarding trademark rights to the color pink in the U.S. [3] Company Overview - CoorsTek Bioceramics specializes in manufacturing technical ceramic implant components for the medical device industry, with a focus on ceramic bearing surfaces for total joint arthroplasty [6] - The company has over 110 years of expertise in technical ceramics and has sold over six million components for clinical use since 2005 [6] - CoorsTek Bioceramics operates in an ISO 13485 certified and FDA compliant facility, ensuring high standards for its products [5] Market Context - The ruling is significant for CoorsTek Bioceramics as it reinforces their position in the competitive marketplace for hip replacement components, which sees approximately half a million surgeries performed annually in the U.S. [6] - The pink ceramic components are part of a broader value chain in hip arthroplasty, highlighting the importance of having multiple sources of supply for medical devices [6]