Finnish Wearable Tech Startup Oura Wins Early Patent Case Against Ultrahuman and Ringconn Amid Industry Patent Settlements

Finnish wearable technology company Oura has won an early legal battle in a patent infringement case against Indian smart ring maker Ultrahuman and Chinese rival Ringconn. The dispute centers on patents held by Oura related to smart ring technology. This development follows other recent patent-related settlements in the wearable and smartphone technology sectors, including a resolution between Philips and Vivo Mobile over 3G and 4G standard essential patents (SEPs) in the Delhi High Court, ending a five-year dispute. Additionally, Fossil Group Inc. settled a lawsuit concerning smartwatch technology, and Samsung Electronics agreed to drop a patent claim in a case where it was ordered to pay $279 million to Headwater Research LLC. Oura's smart ring continues to be recognized as a leading product in the market, with other competitors offering more affordable alternatives.