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Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US - here's why
Oura's biggest smart ring rivals were caught infringing on its form factor patent, and will no longer be available to purchase come October.
The cease-and-desist order takes effect 60 days after the decision's August 21 publication, and its submission to the Office of the US Trade Representatives, which an Oura spokesperson said is expected this week. In response to the ITC's ruling, Ultrahuman said, "We are moving forward with confidence and doubling down on compliance while accelerating development of a next-generation ring built on a fundamentally new architecture. On that same day, Ultrahuman announced it would be taking Oura to court in India, alleging that the smart ring brand infringed on its patents for its sensors, construction, and onboard process, according to a press release.
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