# Oura, WHOOP and Garmin patent lawsuits move forward in 2026

Source: https://idevice.com/oura-whoop-garmin-wearable-lawsuits-2026
Published: 2026-05-05

## What happened

Oura, WHOOP, and Garmin patent and design lawsuits advanced in court as of June 2026, signaling the wearables market has shifted from building to defending.

## Sources

- [Wearable lawsuit recap as Oura, WHOOP and Garmin cases move ahead](https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2026/05/05/wearable-tech-lawsuit-recap/) (Gadgets & Wearables, 2026-05-05)