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Oura sues Ultrahuman to block Ring Pro sales in Texas federal court

Oura filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Texas federal court seeking to block U.S. sales of Ultrahuman's redesigned Ring Pro smart ring, alleging it violates two of Oura's patents. The suit also names Plano-based electronics manufacturer SVTronics as a defendant.

Where
Texas federal court
When
Oct. 24, 2026 (Thursday filing)
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Ouraplaintiff filing patent infringement lawsuit
  • Ultrahumandefendant accused of patent infringement
  • SVTronicsdefendant, manufacturer of the Ring Pro

The facts

  • Oura filed lawsuit alleging Ring Pro violates patents D804,471 and 12,769,363.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Patent 12,769,363 was issued to Oura on Oct. 20, two days before the filing.1
  • SVTronics manufactures the Ring Pro at a Plano facility under Ultrahuman's direction.1
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a favorable ruling in March lifting an earlier import ban on Ultrahuman's Ring Air.1
  • Oura previously sued Ultrahuman starting in 2023 over the Ring Air and obtained an ITC ruling leading to an import ban.1
  • Ultrahuman raised $70 million in September at a $365 million valuation.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Oura Ring Pro violates Oura's patents on design and internal components including battery and sensors.1
  • Oura Ultrahuman introduced a redesigned ring but failed to address continued infringement, seeking to capitalize on Oura's innovation.1 2
  • Ultrahuman CEO Mohit Kumar Oura asserted patents including one issued just two days before the lawsuit was filed.2
  • Ultrahuman CEO Mohit Kumar We will address these claims through the appropriate legal process and defend our position vigorously.2

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  • Oura sues Ultrahuman again to block redesigned smart ring in Texas

    news.lavx.hu

  • New Oura lawsuit threatens to once again disrupt smart ring market

    Android Authority

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  1. Oura sues Ultrahuman again to block redesigned smart ring in Texas news.lavx.hu Not rated, October 23, 2026
  2. New Oura lawsuit threatens to once again disrupt smart ring market Android Authority Not rated, October 23, 2026

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