Oura Renews Legal Fight to Halt Ultrahuman Ring Pro U.S. Sales

WHO:

Techmeme - Oura, a smart ring maker, sued Ultrahuman, an Indian smart ring rival.

TechCrunch - Oura alleges that Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro infringes two of Oura’s patents.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Oura filed another lawsuit seeking to block U.S. sales of Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro.

TechCrunch - The lawsuit threatens Ultrahuman’s return to the U.S. smart ring market.

WHERE:

Engadget - Oura filed its lawsuit in a Texas federal court.

Techmeme - The requested sales block concerns the United States.

Techmeme - Ultrahuman is described as an Indian company.

WHY:

TechCrunch - Oura’s stated basis for the lawsuit is its allegation that Ring Pro infringes two Oura patents.

Techmeme - Oura’s lawsuit seeks to halt U.S. sales of Ring Pro.

HOW:

Techmeme - Ultrahuman had returned to the U.S. market after an import ban following a redesign.

Techmeme - Oura renewed its legal effort by suing Ultrahuman again.

(UPDATED October 23, 2026 11:07 UTC)

Oura has filed another lawsuit against Indian smart ring maker Ultrahuman, seeking to block sales of its Ring Pro in the United States. The case was brought in a Texas federal court. Oura alleges that Ring Pro infringes two of its patents, which it says is the basis for seeking a U.S. sales ban. The lawsuit puts Ultrahuman’s return to the American smart ring market at risk. The company had resumed U.S. sales after an import ban, following a redesign of its product. Oura’s latest filing renews its legal effort to keep Ultrahuman’s ring out of the U.S. market. The dispute centers on whether Ring Pro violates Oura’s patents. Ultrahuman is now facing a renewed challenge to its effort to sell the device in the United States.

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(UPDATED October 23, 2026 06:04 UTC)

Oura has filed another lawsuit seeking to block U.S. sales of Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro, escalating a dispute between the smart ring makers. Oura alleges the device infringes two of its patents. The case could threaten Ultrahuman’s return to the American market, where the Indian company had resumed sales after redesigning its product in response to an import ban. Oura’s latest legal action renews its effort to halt sales of Ultrahuman’s rings in the United States. The companies compete in the growing market for wearable devices that track health and activity. For Ultrahuman, the lawsuit puts its newly restored U.S. business at risk. Oura is asking for a sales block, while its patent allegations will be addressed through the legal process.