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 and cease-and-desist orders, effectively banning the import and sale of Ultrahuman smart rings in the U.S."

Ultrahuman made its own post and says that existing Ultrahuman Ring Air owners will continue to see support," with the caveat that the device needs to be purchased on or before October 2

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