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US Bans Ultrahuman Ring Amid Oura Patent Battle

10/24/2025

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The US International Trade Commission ruled that Ultrahuman infringed on Oura's patents, banning the Ultrahuman Ring Air from sale in the U.S.
Ultrahuman will support existing users but cannot restock the device and is developing a compliant new ring.
RingConn settled with Oura, obtaining a multi-year patent license to keep its products available in the U.S.
Oura's history of litigation prompted Samsung to preemptively sue Oura to protect its Galaxy Ring.
Alternatives include the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Amazfit Helio Ring.

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Story summary

The US International Trade Commission ruled that Ultrahuman infringed on Oura's patents, banning the Ultrahuman Ring Air from sale in the U.S.
Ultrahuman will support existing users but cannot restock the device and is developing a compliant new ring.
RingConn settled with Oura, obtaining a multi-year patent license to keep its products available in the U.S.
Oura's history of litigation prompted Samsung to preemptively sue Oura to protect its Galaxy Ring.
Alternatives include the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Amazfit Helio Ring.