Key facts
- Oura alleges Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes patents D804,471 and 12,769,363.
- Patent 12,769,363 covers a smart-ring design with a curved battery, circuit board, magnets, and sensors.
- SVTronics, a Texas-based manufacturer, is also named as a defendant for allegedly producing the Ring Pro.
- Ultrahuman previously faced an import ban on its Ring Air after an ITC ruling last year.
- Some of Oura's previous patent disputes have resulted in licensing agreements with competitors.
Oura has filed a new lawsuit against its Indian rival Ultrahuman, alleging that the company's Ring Pro smart ring infringes on two of Oura's patents related to its design and internal components. The complaint, filed Thursday in a federal court in Texas, seeks monetary damages and a permanent injunction to prevent Ultrahuman from selling the device in the U.S.
This legal action follows a previous import ban on Ultrahuman's Ring Air, secured by Oura through a ruling from the International Trade Commission last year. Although Ultrahuman redesigned its product and received a favorable ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection in March, Oura argues this ruling did not cover the patents cited in the new lawsuit.
Oura also named SVTronics, a Texas-based manufacturer, as a defendant, alleging it produces the Ring Pro under Ultrahuman's direction. The smart ring market is experiencing growth, with Oura aiming to maintain its leadership position against emerging competitors like Ultrahuman.