Finnish company Oura has filed a second lawsuit against India-based Ultrahuman in the US, this time targeting the new Ring Pro smart ring. The first lawsuit last year led to the removal of the Ultrahuman Ring Air after a court found patent infringement. The new lawsuit cites two patents related to design and internal components, seeking monetary damages and a sales ban on the Ring Pro in the US.
The case is being heard in federal court in Texas, where Ultrahuman manufactures the Ring Pro via contractor SVTronics, who is also named as a defendant. Ultrahuman claims the redesign resolved all prior issues and has received approval from US Customs and Border Protection, asserting the Ring Pro does not violate Oura’s patents. Notably, one of the patents cited was issued just two days before the lawsuit was filed.
For now, Ultrahuman’s products remain available in other markets, and the Ring Pro stays on US shelves pending a court ruling.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing