Today, we filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Samsung, Reebok (Reebok Smart Ring), Zepp Health (Amazfit ring), and Nexxbase (Luna ring) for the unlawful importation and sale of products that infringe on several of Oura’s patents. These patents relate to the Oura Ring form factor, including internal and external components, as well as manufacturing methods.
Innovation that moves the category forward is good for the industry and for consumers. At the same time, it’s essential to uphold standards of originality and respect for intellectual property. Since 2013, we’ve been building and expanding the capabilities of Oura Ring and the Oura App experience, grounded in science, thoughtful engineering, and continuous innovation. Protecting that work is essential to our mission and to the trust our members place in us.
We aim to protect our IP thoughtfully and decisively while enabling healthy competition that drives the industry forward. We offer a clear path forward: royalty-based patent licenses that allow companies to bring compliant products to market while respecting Oura’s IP, supporting continued innovation across the smart ring ecosystem. We’ve resolved disputes via licenses with several companies, including Circular, RingConn and OMATE, so products can remain available while respecting Oura’s IP. We welcome conversations for similar arrangements where appropriate.
So what’s next? The ITC process will run its course. We remain focused on delivering best-in-class accuracy, insights, and experiences for our members, and we will continue to defend our innovations so that the smart ring category can grow on a foundation of originality and respect for IP.