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ITC banned Ultrahuman Ring Air US imports/sales for infringing Oura patent 11,868,178

[REGULATORY ACTION]

Oct 21, 2025 · Ultrahuman · Ultrahuman Ring (Air / Pro) · Global

All Incidents

Failure Mode

REGULATORY ACTION

Event Date

Oct 21, 2025

Primary Entity

Ultrahuman

Robotic Platform

Ultrahuman Ring (Air / Pro)

Jurisdiction / Location

Global

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

In ITC Inv. 337-TA-1411 (Oura as complainant), the Ring Air was found to infringe Oura's US Patent 11,868,178 (layered internal-component arrangement); a limited exclusion order + cease-and-desist took effect Oct 21 2025 after Presidential review, blocking US import/sale. Ultrahuman appealed (Oct 26 2025) and is pursuing a redesigned Ring Pro and Made-in-USA (Plano, Texas) production to escape the import-only order; Oura also filed a separate Texas district suit.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

UltrahumanView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Ultrahuman Ring (Air / Pro)

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250909387922/en/U.S.-International-Trade-Commission-Rules-in-Favor-of-URA-in-Patent-Case-Against-Ultrahuman-and-RingConn

    https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250909387922/en/U.S.-International-Trade-Commission-Rules-in-Favor-of-URA-in-Patent-Case-Against-Ultrahuman-and-RingConn

  • https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2025/10/22/ultrahuman-oura-dispute/

    https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2025/10/22/ultrahuman-oura-dispute/

  • https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/337/er_september_2025.htm

    https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/337/er_september_2025.htm

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ITC banned Ultrahuman Ring Air US imports/sales for infringing Oura patent 11,868,178?

In ITC Inv. 337-TA-1411 (Oura as complainant), the Ring Air was found to infringe Oura's US Patent 11,868,178 (layered internal-component arrangement); a limited exclusion order + cease-and-desist took effect Oct 21 2025 after Presidential review, blocking US import/sale. Ultrahuman appealed (Oct 26 2025) and is pursuing a redesigned Ring Pro and Made-in-USA (Plano, Texas) production to escape the import-only order; Oura also filed a separate Texas district suit. As of mid-2026 the ban is in effect and the appeal/redesign are unresolved. The verified-vs-claimed PAIR partner to RingConn (same case, opposite outcome).

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on October 21, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in ITC banned Ultrahuman Ring Air US imports/sales for infringing Oura patent 11,868,178?

Ultrahuman Ring (Air / Pro) by Ultrahuman is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.

Has anyone responded to ITC banned Ultrahuman Ring Air US imports/sales for infringing Oura patent 11,868,178?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of ITC banned Ultrahuman Ring Air US imports/sales for infringing Oura patent 11,868,178?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.