Oura has filed another patent lawsuit against smart-ring rival Ultrahuman in a Texas federal court, alleging that Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro infringes two of its patents. The complaint seeks to prevent the device from entering or returning to the US market.
The suit marks a repeat legal action by the smart-ring maker against its competitor, as first reported by Engadget. The two companies compete in the growing market for wearable rings, and the Ring Pro is Ultrahuman’s latest product.
The requested order targets US sales
The plaintiff is asking the Texas court to restrict the Ring Pro’s availability in the United States. If the court grants that request, Ultrahuman could face a barrier to selling its newest ring to American customers or bringing it back to the country.
The case centers on two patents held by Oura. Patent claims can give a company leverage over competing hardware, particularly when the requested remedy goes beyond financial damages and seeks to halt sales of a product.
The dispute could narrow smart-ring choices
The outcome matters because it could directly affect which smart rings US shoppers can buy. A sales restriction would limit Ultrahuman’s ability to compete with Oura in the American market, where both firms are trying to establish their products as alternatives in the ring-based wearables category.
The timing also raises the stakes for Ultrahuman. The company is trying to sell or return a smart ring to the US market with its newest device, while facing another legal challenge from an established rival. A court-imposed barrier at this stage could shape whether that effort moves forward.
Publicly available details do not identify the patent numbers or the technologies involved in the allegations. The filing date and case number have not been reported, and it remains unclear how the court will respond to the requested sales restriction or whether Ultrahuman will contest the claims publicly.
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