Overview
- Xreal filed a U.S. complaint in the Eastern District of Texas on January 15 alleging Viture infringes U.S. Patent No. 11,988,839 covering core AR optical architecture.
- The suit targets the Viture Pro and cites other models, including the Luma Pro and Luma Ultra, as potentially infringing depending on the court’s findings.
- The asserted patent was filed in 2018 and issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on May 21, 2024.
- Viture denies infringement, calls the patent weak and based on prior art, disputes claims of broad European bans, and says it is appealing the German injunction.
- Analysts note a broader rise in smart‑glasses IP litigation, with potential outcomes ranging from licensing to product restrictions if courts ultimately find infringement.