{"id":391325,"date":"2025-11-20T03:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T03:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/391325\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T03:20:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T03:20:24","slug":"oura-sues-samsung-amazfit-as-it-demands-royalty-payments-from-its-remaining-smart-ring-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/391325\/","title":{"rendered":"Oura sues Samsung, Amazfit, as it demands royalty payments from its remaining smart ring rivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a id=\"elk-d97a213e-67ba-4c93-8d6e-760c76ee20f2\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>What you need to know<\/p>\n<ul id=\"5469a500-0123-47a0-bda9-529bec046a25\">\n<li>Ouraring Inc. filed lawsuits in the Eastern Texas U.S. District Court against Zepp Health, Reebok, and Noise on Monday for alleged patent infringement.<\/li>\n<li>Oura previously filed a lawsuit against Samsung in late October, announcing the suit publicly this week.<\/li>\n<li>Oura claims the Samsung Galaxy Ring, Amazfit Helio Ring, Reebok Smart Ring, and Luna Ring all use designs protected by its &#8216;178 &#8220;Wearable computing device&#8221; patent.<\/li>\n<li>Oura previously sued Ringconn, Circular, and Ultrahuman over this same patent, successfully compelling the first two to form &#8220;royalty-based patent licenses&#8221; for its IP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"bb772723-6ad5-48b2-b4d9-4bb6778d4d9f\">Oura has sued four new smart ring rivals, including Samsung, for &#8220;unlawful importation and sale of products that infringe on several of Oura\u2019s patents,&#8221; it announced in a <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.sjv.io\/c\/221109\/1408413\/16760?subId1=ac-us-1119295546780979390&amp;sharedId=ac-us&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fouraring.com%2Fblog%2Fitc-action-patent-infringement%2F\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/itc-action-patent-infringement\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/ouraring.sjv.io\/c\/221109\/1408413\/16760?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fouraring.com%2Fblog%2Fitc-action-patent-infringement%2F\" data-merchant-name=\"\u014cURA\" data-merchant-id=\"306855\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRad\" data-merchant-url=\"ouraring.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">blog post<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuits against <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dockets.justia.com\/docket\/texas\/txedce\/2:2025cv01126\/241839\" data-url=\"https:\/\/dockets.justia.com\/docket\/texas\/txedce\/2:2025cv01126\/241839\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Zepp Health<\/a>, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dockets.justia.com\/docket\/texas\/txedce\/2:2025cv01129\/241844\" data-url=\"https:\/\/dockets.justia.com\/docket\/texas\/txedce\/2:2025cv01129\/241844\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Reebok<\/a>, and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dockets.justia.com\/docket\/texas\/txedce\/2:2025cv01127\/241842\" data-url=\"https:\/\/dockets.justia.com\/docket\/texas\/txedce\/2:2025cv01127\/241842\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Nexxbase Marketing<\/a> (aka Indian wearable brand Noise), rely on the same patents it successfully used in a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) case <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/oura-ring\/oura-wins-major-us-trade-case-against-smart-ring-rivals\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/oura-ring\/oura-wins-major-us-trade-case-against-smart-ring-rivals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">against Ultrahuman and Ringconn<\/a>, demanding that they be removed from sale and banned from U.S. imports.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"bb772723-6ad5-48b2-b4d9-4bb6778d4d9f-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bloomberglaw.com\/ip-law\/oura-expands-wearable-tech-patent-dispute-with-samsung-in-texas\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.bloomberglaw.com\/ip-law\/oura-expands-wearable-tech-patent-dispute-with-samsung-in-texas\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Oura sued Samsung<\/a> last month in U.S. District Court, claiming that &#8220;after defending multiple unprovoked attacks on its patent portfolio,&#8221; it needed to &#8220;protect its patent rights.&#8221; It announced the lawsuit publicly this week.<\/p>\n<p>Best picks for you<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-bdcc5074-7977-4cd0-8949-38952c5be1ea\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>Why Oura is suing Samsung<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jyiHZGeah28VHZ6KK3GrhL.jpg\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy Ring and the Oura Ring Gen 3\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jyiHZGeah28VHZ6KK3GrhL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jyiHZGeah28VHZ6KK3GrhL.jpg\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Samsung Galaxy Ring and the Oura Ring Gen 3 (Image credit: Derrek Lee \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"2d04fde8-9929-4161-84ba-fbeb4afe86fa\">Oura has <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/patents.google.com\/patent\/US11868178B2\/en\" data-url=\"https:\/\/patents.google.com\/patent\/US11868178B2\/en\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"noopener\">patented<\/a> the concept of putting electronic components, such as a flexible printed circuit board, battery, and sensors, between the inner and outer layers of a ring. Unsurprisingly, every competing <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/best-smart-rings\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/best-smart-rings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smart ring<\/a> uses a similar configuration, as curved components allow a smart ring to remain slim.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Innovation that moves the category forward is good for the industry and for consumers. At the same time, it\u2019s essential to uphold standards of originality and respect for intellectual property,&#8221; says Oura.<\/p>\n<p>Oura uses these ITC lawsuits to compel rivals to make licensing agreements for its IP, where they make &#8220;<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.sjv.io\/c\/221109\/1408413\/16760?subId1=ac-us-7372726403023467180&amp;sharedId=ac-us&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fouraring.com%2Fblog%2Foura-secures-licensing-agreements-with-ringconn-and-omate%2F\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/oura-secures-licensing-agreements-with-ringconn-and-omate\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/ouraring.sjv.io\/c\/221109\/1408413\/16760?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fouraring.com%2Fblog%2Foura-secures-licensing-agreements-with-ringconn-and-omate%2F\" data-merchant-name=\"\u014cURA\" data-merchant-id=\"306855\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRad\" data-merchant-url=\"ouraring.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">royalty payments<\/a>&#8221; to Oura in exchange for continuing to sell their product in the United States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hxpA2yjnoVto9ch4tRyFBT.jpg\" alt=\"The Amazfit Helio Ring and Oura Ring Gen 3\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hxpA2yjnoVto9ch4tRyFBT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hxpA2yjnoVto9ch4tRyFBT.jpg\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Amazfit Helio Ring and Oura Ring Gen 3 (Image credit: Derrek Lee \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"4e34213e-2d2d-490e-8986-0b903bbbfc32\">So far, Circular, Ringconn, and OMATE have fallen in line, and Oura&#8217;s blog post says royalty-based patent licenses are the &#8220;clear path forward&#8221; for Samsung, Zepp, Reebok, and Noise to &#8220;bring compliant products to market.&#8221; Ultrahuman refused to pay for Oura&#8217;s licensing and is currently appealing an ITC cease-and-desist order against smart ring sales in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android<\/p>\n<p>Samsung <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-sues-oura-to-prevent-galaxy-ring-patent-challenge\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-sues-oura-to-prevent-galaxy-ring-patent-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">countersued Oura<\/a> last year, claiming that &#8220;Oura&#8217;s pattern of indiscriminate assertion of patent infringement against any and all competitors in the smart ring market&#8221; was an &#8220;actual, imminent risk to Samsung.&#8221; In other words, it sued Oura before Oura could sue Samsung.<\/p>\n<p>In early 2025, a U.S. federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-lawsuit-against-oura-failed-what-happens-next-could-reshape-smart-ring-market\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-lawsuit-against-oura-failed-what-happens-next-could-reshape-smart-ring-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ruling<\/a> that Oura&#8217;s general statements about enforcing its patents &#8220;were not directed at Samsung&#8221; and &#8220;do not reveal a likelihood or intent to enforce Oura\u2019s patents against Samsung.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Samsung had no legal proof of Oura&#8217;s intent at the time, the recent lawsuit certainly seems to validate their initial claim.<\/p>\n<p>While smaller smart ring brands have been unable to challenge Oura&#8217;s patents, Samsung has previously stated that these patents are unreasonably broad, claiming ownership of &#8220;features common to virtually all smart rings, such as the inclusion of sensors, electronics, and batteries.&#8221; It may attempt to invalidate the patents, rather than pay Oura off.<\/p>\n<p>As for Zepp Health, Reebok, and Noise, they may choose to follow the path of Circular and Ringconn, paying the licensing fee to avoid the threat of a sales ban.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What you need to know Ouraring Inc. filed lawsuits in the Eastern Texas U.S. District Court against Zepp&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":391326,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[705,158,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-391325","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gadgets","8":"tag-gadgets","9":"tag-technology","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-unitedstates","12":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115579875143750068","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/391325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=391325"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/391325\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/391326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=391325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=391325"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=391325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}