Oura Takes Legal Action Against Ultrahuman Once More to Halt New Smart Ring Release in the U.S.
Oura has initiated another legal action against Ultrahuman in a federal court in Texas, following a previous lawsuit that resulted in a ban on the sale of Ultrahuman’s Ring Air product in the United States. The latest suit contends that Ultrahuman’s new Ring Pro infringes on two of Oura’s patents related to its design and internal mechanisms. Oura is pursuing financial compensation and aims to prevent Ultrahuman from marketing this new device.
In a statement, Oura asserted, “After being found in violation of our patents, Ultrahuman responded by launching a revised version of its ring, claiming this redesign avoids patent infringement. This assertion is incorrect. Ultrahuman’s current model still utilizes numerous innovations that are patented by Oura and continues to infringe on our intellectual property.”
Ultrahuman’s Ring Air was previously prohibited from sale in the U.S. following a ruling by the ITC that confirmed several infringements on Oura’s patents, though it remains available in Europe and other international markets. In response to the legal challenges, Ultrahuman modified the Ring Pro, reportedly obtaining the necessary approvals from U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier this year.
Now, Oura claims that Ultrahuman is violating two distinct patents, including one that was granted just two days prior to the legal filing. This newly issued patent appears to broadly cover a smart ring’s design, including elements such as housing, battery, and specific internal components. The Ring Pro is produced in a facility in Plano, Texas, under the management of SVTronics, which has also been named as a defendant in Oura’s lawsuit.
Despite the ongoing legal dispute, Ultrahuman has affirmed that its Ring Pro remains available in the U.S. market, with co-founder and CEO Mohit Kumar stating, “Oura has now opted to assert different patents, including one that was issued only two days before this lawsuit was filed. We are prepared to counter these claims through the appropriate legal channels and will strongly defend our stance.”
Oura has been in the news recently due to its new partnership with the U.S. military, which involves utilizing a Palantir hosting environment. Additionally, Oura is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Samsung that began when Samsung preemptively sued Oura in 2024, concerned about potential litigation from Oura regarding the Galaxy Ring. This conflict has continued throughout the summer as both companies contest several patents.
