The Delhi High Court is once again making headlines. This time, it’s about a smart ring — a tiny device worn on the finger that can count steps and track health. The Ultrahuman vs Oura patent case is highly technical, as it focuses on the special technology inside the ring. The fight is between Ultrahuman, an Indian startup, and Oura, a company from Finland. The Indian startup Ultrahuman had also filed a case against Oura. Ultrahuman argued that they were the first to build the idea and technology for the smart ring, and they had done a patent infringement. But in this case, we have multiple things to look into, so, understand it better, keep reading.
Delhi High Court Patent Dispute: Ultrahuman vs Oura Case Background
The fight in this case is about who created the smart ring technology first. The story has many twists because it was actually Oura that first filed a case against Ultrahuman — for the very same reason. Now, Ultrahuman has struck back in India, claiming that it was the true innovator and that Oura copied its technology.
In 2024, Oura first filed a case in the U.S. against Ultrahuman and another company called RingConn. Oura claimed that both companies had copied its technology, for which it already had patents. A U.S. judge gave a preliminary ruling in favor of Oura, saying that Ultrahuman had likely infringed the patents. If the final decision in the U.S. stays the same, it could even lead to a ban on importing Ultrahuman’s smart rings into America.
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What Is a Smart Ring?
A smart ring is a tiny gadget in the shape of a ring that you wear on your finger. Inside it are mini sensors and chips that can keep track of your health and fitness. Some smart rings can also work like a small helper for your phone, giving alerts or letting you do simple tasks.
Common Features of Smart Rings:
- Tracks health – steps, sleep, heart rate.
- Alerts – calls, messages, app notifications.
- Payments – tap to pay like a card.
- Unlocks – works as a digital key.
- Looks stylish – like a normal ring with tech inside.
Why Ultrahuman Filed Its Smart Ring Patent Case in the Delhi High Court
After Oura filed the case in the U.S., Ultrahuman decided to fight back by filing a case in India against Oura.
Ultrahuman said that it already has a patent for smart ring technology in India. The company filed the case. By taking this step, Ultrahuman has turned the tables, shifting the fight onto its home ground.
Ultrahuman said it holds an Indian patent for important smart ring technology.
This patent covers things like:
- How the sensors are placed inside the ring.
- Its construction and design.
- How the data is processed.
- Ultrahuman claimed that the Oura Ring 4 uses these same features, which means Oura is infringing Ultrahuman’s Indian patent.
- By making this claim, Ultrahuman is arguing that Oura copied them — not the other way around.
Oura vs Ultrahuman: Patent Battle Heats Up in U.S. and India
U.S. Front → Oura is ahead. The U.S. judge has already given a preliminary ruling in Oura’s favor. If the final decision also goes the same way, Ultrahuman could be blocked from selling or importing its smart rings in the U.S.
Indian Front → Ultrahuman is pushing back. By filing its case in the Delhi High Court, Ultrahuman is trying to prove that it has its own patent rights and intellectual property rights (IPR) in India and that Oura is the one copying. This gives Ultrahuman a chance to defend itself on home ground.
Conclusion
While Oura holds the upper hand in the U.S., Ultrahuman is countering in India by asserting its own patents. The outcome of these cases will not only decide who owns the rights to key smart ring technology but could also shape the global future of wearable health devices. Until the courts deliver their final rulings, the battle between the two companies remains a high-stakes patent war.
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