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Samsung's lawsuit against Oura failed. What happens next could reshape the smart ring market

Samsung couldn't prove that Oura's litigious history indicated an "actual" threat to the Galaxy Ring. But the legal battle is far from over.

Mueller argues in his analysis that Samsung's lawsuit successfully hampered Oura's legal action until some of its patents were "rendered moot" due to statutory limitations. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Samsung has its own patented ideas for the Galaxy Ring 2, like an outer temperature sensor to detect if you have a fever, gesture controls for other connected devices like a laptop or tablet, or a resizable design that'll morph into your finger size. Ultimately, no matter which smart ring brand you wear or are interested in, you may want to pay close attention to Oura's ITC case and the likely follow-up to Samsung's counter-suit.

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