Oura files patent infringement lawsuit targeting Ultrahuman's Ring Pro in Texas court

Oura has filed a new patent lawsuit against Indian rival Ultrahuman in a Texas federal court, seeking financial damages and an injunction to block U.S. sales of the Ring Pro. The complaint also names Plano-based electronics manufacturer SVTronics, which builds the wearable domestically for Ultrahuman. The move comes shortly after Ultrahuman redesigned the device to bypass an earlier International Trade Commission import ban against its older Ring Air model. [1][2]

The lawsuit alleges that the Ring Pro infringes two Oura patents covering smart ring physical designs and internal components, including curved batteries, magnets, and sensors. Notably, one of the patents was granted by authorities just two days before Oura filed the lawsuit. Ultrahuman previously obtained clearance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the Ring Pro, and co-founder and CEO Mohit Kumar emphasized that the device remains available while the company prepares a vigorous defense. [1][2]

The conflict is the latest in an aggressive legal campaign by Oura to defend its wearable market share. The Finnish company has also challenged competitors like Samsung and RingConn over alleged patent violations, even as international smart ring shipments are projected by IDC to reach 4.9 million units this year. [1][2]