When you think of smart rings , which brand comes to mind? If you said Oura, you’re not alone. But in addition to Oura’s smart rings, there are wearables from other brands as well. This includes Samsung, Amazfit, Luna, and more recently, Reebok. A lot of these rings tend to feature similar functionality, like health tracking, for example. But did these companies violate any patents in the process? According to Oura, they might have, which is why the company has filed a lawsuit against the likes of Samsung, Amazfit, and more.
Oura files lawsuit against Samsung, Amazfit, Reebok, and Luna
According to Oura’s blog , the company has filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission (ITC). The Oura lawsuit alleges that companies like Samsung , Amazfit , Reebok, and Luna have infringed upon several of its patents. Oura says, “These patents relate to the Oura Ring form factor, including internal and external components, as well as manufacturing methods.”
The company adds, “Innovation that moves the category forward is good for the industry and for consumers. At the same time, it’s essential to uphold standards of originality and respect for intellectual property.”
At the moment, it is unclear what will happen as a result of the lawsuit. Oura says that it will wait for the ITC process to run its course. However, not everyone is thrilled with the lawsuit (obviously). In fact, back in 2024, Samsung launched a countersuit against Oura. Samsung claimed that “Oura’s pattern of indiscriminate assertion of patent infringement against any and all competitors in the smart ring market” was an “actual, imminent risk to Samsung.” However, a US federal judge dismissed Samsung’s lawsuit in early 2025.
Not Oura’s first lawsuit
This recent lawsuit is actually not the first time Oura has sued other makers of smart rings. The company had previously sued other smart ring companies like Ringconn, Circular, and Ultrahuman over the same patent.
It was successful in its fight against Ringconn and Circular, resulting in both companies forming “royalty-based patent licenses” for its patent. Ultrahuman, on the other hand, has refused to fall in line. The company is currently appealing the ITC’s cease-and-desist order that prevents its smart rings from being sold in the US.
