Samsung is getting ahead of Oura's potential patent claims and is filing a countersuit, saying its upcoming Galaxy Ring smart ring does not infringe Oura's smart ring patents.
Smart Ring Controversy
Conflict Prevention
Without waiting for Oura to sue for patent infringement, Samsung preemptively filed its own lawsuit demanding recognition that the Galaxy Ring does not violate five patents of the Finnish company. The lawsuit alleges that Oura has a propensity to file patent lawsuits against competitors over standard smart ring features such as sensors, electronics, batteries and ratings based on sensor metrics.
Previous Litigation
The lawsuit cites instances in which Oura has sued such rivals , like Ultrahuman, Circular and RingConn, often before their products even enter the US market. Samsung believes it will be the next target of Oura's lawsuit. Following the announcement of the Galaxy Ring, Oura sent statements to publishers, emphasizing its extensive intellectual property portfolio and its intention to protect its patents.
Galaxy Ring Details
The lawsuit provides some details about the upcoming Galaxy Ring device. Hardware development was completed in mid-May, mass production is scheduled for mid-June, and the US market is expected to be released around August. Also included is a screenshot of the Samsung Health app with an Energy Score feature based on sleep, activity, heart rate and heart rate variability data.
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- Samsung is a South Korean technology company, manufacturer of electronics and home appliances.
- Oura is a Finnish company that develops smart rings for tracking health and activity.
- Galaxy Ring is an upcoming smart ring from Samsung.
- Ultrahuman, Circular, RingConn - competing companies, manufacturers of smart rings.
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Samsung has taken preventative measures against potential patent lawsuits from Oura regarding its upcoming Galaxy Ring smart ring. The Korean giant has filed its own lawsuit against Oura, seeking a declaratory judgment that the Galaxy Ring does not infringe 5 of Oura's patents.
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Алексей
Patent wars in the modern world often occur between technology giants. I understand Samsung wanting to forestall possible litigation from Oura. 💻🔒
Ольга
Yes, it seems that Samsung is afraid that Oura may sue them for violating patents on smart ring technology. Well done for taking the initiative and filing the claim yourself first! ⚖️
Джон
Patent wars among tech giants are nothing new. But it’s good that Samsung is proactive and filed a lawsuit against Oura itself. This may protect them from future patent infringement allegations by Oura. 👍
Франц
Smart decision by Samsung to file suit first. Oura seems to be very protective of its patents and is not shy about suing competitors. 💼 It’s better to be on the safe side than to miss the initiative.
Игорь
Well done at Samsung for deciding not to wait for the weather by the sea, but to immediately file a counterclaim. Oura appears to have ambitious plans to protect its intellectual property. 🧐 We will see how this patent dispute ends.
Грегор
Phew, these patent feuds again. 😒 Why invent a wheel and waste time on litigation if you can simply create high-quality products? These patent wars only slow down progress.
Мария
Gregor, I understand your frustration, but protecting intellectual property is an important issue for any company. 💻 Samsung is simply trying to protect itself, given the precedents of lawsuits from Oura.
Пьер
Patent wars are often controversial, but they are necessary to encourage innovation and fair competition in the marketplace. 💡 It will be interesting to see how this conflict between Samsung and Oura is resolved.