Samsung–Oura Patent Fight Puts Galaxy Ring 2 in Limbo
Legal risk plus weaker follow-up sales have prompted a reassessment of Samsung's smart-ring roadmap.
Overview
- Oura filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking a sales ban on the Galaxy Ring.
- Samsung countersued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging Oura infringes its patents and requesting an injunction and damages.
- South Korean reports indicate Samsung is unlikely to unveil a Galaxy Ring 2 at the February 2026 Unpacked event.
- After strong early demand in 2024, Galaxy Ring sales have slowed, leading to an internal review of the product strategy.
- Coverage suggests Samsung is not abandoning smart rings, but the timing of any successor remains uncertain.