Samsung’s Galaxy Ring Faces ITC Lawsuit From Oura

Last year, Samsung stepped into the smart ring market with its Galaxy Ring. However, the move recently attracted attention from Oura, one of the first movers in this space. The Finnish firm recently filed a lawsuit with the US International Trade Commission (ITC), claiming that Samsung’s Galaxy Ring infringes on several of its patents. In addition, it sued Reebok (Reebok Smart Ring), Zepp Health (Amazfit Ring), and Nexxbase (Luna Ring).

Oura claims Samsung’s Galaxy ring infringes its patents

Since the launch of the Galaxy Ring, Samsung has remained concerned about potential legal hurdles from Oura. The company filed a preemptive lawsuit asking a US court to declare that its Galaxy Ring did not infringe Oura’s patents. However, the court dismissed the case in March 2025, and the firm subsequently appealed the ruling to the Federal Circuit. Now, Oura’s ITC complaint suggests that Samsung’s concerns weren’t unfounded.

Oura has an extensive intellectual property portfolio with more than 100 smart ring patents. The company continues to improve the Oura Ring and the Oura App, using science and careful engineering. It aims to protect that work to maintain the trust of its members. In its blog post, Oura says that the infringed patents in question are related to the form factor, components (internal and external), and manufacturing methods of smart rings.

Oura offers royalty-based patent licenses to other companies. This allows them to legally use its technology while respecting its intellectual property. Several companies, including Circular, RingConn, and OMATE, have already obtained licenses, letting them sell smart rings without meeting legal issues.

For Samsung, the ITC complaint might create big problems if the commission rules in Oura’s favor. For example, it could block the import of Galaxy Rings into the US, affecting business in the wearable tech market. We should know the Korean firm’s response to the claims in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.