Oura lawsuit bans rival Ultrahuman in the US — what that means for your smart ring and the best alternatives

If you’re looking for Oura Ring alternatives, one option is now off the table thanks to a patent lawsuit between Oura and Ultrahuman. This week, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Ultrahuman infringed upon Oura’s patents. This has immediate and significant ramifications for Ultrahuman smart rings.

Initially, it means that the brand’s flagship Ultrahuman Ring Air is effectively banned in the United States. According to an Oura blog post, “the ITC’s final ruling enforces exclusion…