Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback
Oura has filed a new patent infringement lawsuit against rival smart ring maker Ultrahuman, seeking to block U.S. sales of the Ring Pro. The legal action targets specific design and internal component patents, marking the latest escalation in a series of patent disputes within the wearable technology sector.
Why it matters
This litigation highlights the intense competition and aggressive intellectual property enforcement strategies currently defining the emerging smart ring market.
Smart ring maker Oura has sued Indian rival Ultrahuman again, seeking to block U.S. sales of its Ring Pro (pictured above) just months after the redesign helped the Bengaluru-based startup return to the American market following an import ban. The case is the latest in a string of patent disputes Oura has brought against competing smart-ring makers, including Samsung and RingConn.
In a complaint filed Thursday in a federal court in Texas, Oura alleged that Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro infringes two of its patents covering the ring’s design and internal components, including its battery and sensors. Oura is seeking monetary damages and a permanent injunction that would stop Ultrahuman from selling the ring.
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