Although no ongoing lawsuit exists, a trademark dispute between Ouragins, Inc. (medical scrubs) and Oura Health, Inc. (health tracking ring) unfolded in 2021-2023. While Oura Health initially opposed Ouragins’ trademark application due to potential confusion, the TTAB ruled in favor of Ouragins, citing trademark dissimilarity and priority. Oura Health appealed, and the case awaits a final verdict.
| Complete Date | Case Name | Citation | Court | Short Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Oura Health, Inc. v. Ouragins, Inc. | Opposition No. 92255386 | Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) | Oura Health opposes Ouragins’ trademark application for antimicrobial medical scrubs, citing potential consumer confusion due to similar brand names. |
| July 2023 | TTAB | The TTAB rules in favor of Ouragins, finding the trademarks unlikely to cause confusion and acknowledging Ouragins’ prior trademark rights. | ||
| October 2023 | U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | Oura Health appeals the TTAB’s decision, seeking a reversal and potential trademark protection for their brand. | ||
| Present Day (February 1, 2024) | The appeal is ongoing, awaiting a final judgment from the Federal Circuit Court. |
Additional Notes:
- While the TTAB ruling favored Ouragins, the final verdict rests with the Federal Circuit Court’s decision on the appeal.
- The case highlights the importance of trademark distinctiveness and prior use in preventing consumer confusion.
- This is not a lawsuit involving product safety or quality, but solely concerns trademark ownership and potential brand confusion.
