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Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claims
Samsung says Oura sues rivals over common smart ring features.
Shortly after the Galaxy Ring was announced, Oura sent an unprompted statement to multiple publishers — including The Verge — about the strength of its IP portfolio, noting it had “100 granted patents, 270 pending patent applications, and 130+ registered trademarks.” The suit also cites a CNBC interview with Oura CEO Tom Hale in which he said the company would closely monitor Samsung’s Galaxy Ring and “take the action that’s appropriate.” Samsung goes on to cite several other instances of Hale and other Oura executives touting the strength of the company’s IP portfolio — and the fact that it’s willing to take action to protect its patents. Medical device maker Masimo, for example, made headlines late last year when it won an ITC import ban against the Apple Watch, claiming it infringed on its blood oxygen patents. In any case, Samsung’s entrance into the smart ring market is a sign this category is heating up after a few years of sitting on the back burner.
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