Wearables
Samsung filed a Ring patent lawsuit against Oura
Key Points
- Samsung takes legal action against Oura in a patent dispute.
- Samsung to launch Galaxy Ring in 9 different sizes and three colors.
- Galaxy Ring’s battery will differ according to its size.
Samsung has filed a patent lawsuit against Oura, a significant player in the smart ring market. This legal clash comes just as Samsung gears up to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy Ring next month.
As per the input, the patent dispute initiated by Samsung encompasses two actions, a patent non-infringement confirmation lawsuit and an invalidation trial. However, this strategic move has sent shockwaves through the tech industry.
Moving toward more details, Samsung has filed an infringement confirmation lawsuit against Oura in the Federal Court of Eastern District in California. While the invalidity trial is accommodated by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
By proactively addressing potential patent issues, the Korean tech giant aims to eliminate uncertainties and prepare a way for a smooth entry into the smart ring market with its upcoming Galaxy Ring.
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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Ring at the MWC 2024 and is now planning to launch it at the Galaxy Unpacked event alongside Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and other Galaxy products in July. The upcoming smart ring is also expected to bring Lost Mode and blink light-like ultimate features. Read more.