Oura and RingConn reach licensing agreement ending legal fight

RingConn and Oura have officially settled their legal fight with a new licensing agreement. Just days after early signs pointed to a resolution, the companies have confirmed the details.

A follow-up to our earlier report

On October 20, we reported that the legal dispute between Oura and RingConn might be over. That update was based on comments from moderators of private online groups who said the case had been resolved, though no official statement had been made at the time.

That has now changed.

Oura and RingConn have confirmed that they’ve entered a multi-year patent licensing agreement. This removes the threat of a US import ban and allows RingConn to continue selling its current ring and companion app without disruption. The deal also resolves all outstanding disputes between the two companies in the United States.

Under the terms of the settlement, RingConn will pay royalties to Oura, though the financial specifics remain confidential. The agreement comes just ahead of the October 21 deadline for Presidential Review of the earlier ITC ruling, which had sided with Oura on patent infringement related to internal ring design.

A strategic truce, not just a legal win

Oura’s chief legal officer framed the deal as recognition of the company’s R&D investment and IP strength. RingConn’s CEO, on the other hand, highlighted his team’s own innovation, suggesting the deal allows the company to stay focused on building new products for a competitive but growing market.

This agreement likely puts an end to the immediate threat of an import ban or sales disruption for RingConn. For existing users, that means updates, support and app functionality should continue without interruption. For new customers, it removes a major source of uncertainty. It also gives RingConn room to continue work on its next-gen hardware, which it had previously mentioned as part of its legal strategy.

Oura benefits too. It secures an ongoing revenue stream from RingConn and reinforces its position in the smart ring market without having to pursue further enforcement action, at least for now.

What this signals for other smart ring makers

This case has become one of a number of different IP battles in the smart ring category. The form factor doesn’t leave much room for innovation, and the smallest design differences can carry major legal weight. As more players enter the space, we’re likely to see licensing agreements become a common way to settle design overlaps.

There’s also a good chance that this deal sets a tone for how similar disputes will be handled. Samsung, Ultrahuman and other wearables brands may already be watching closely. Oura has made it clear it’s willing to defend its portfolio, and this latest outcome shows it can secure settlements that favour its IP claims.

Still, there’s no indication this is the end of legal activity in the smart ring space. It might just be the start of a more structured phase, where IP becomes a formalised part of how companies negotiate coexistence.

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