Samsung Electronics is set to release its Galaxy Ring smart ring with advanced health and sleep-tracking capabilities.

Mass production for the Galaxy Ring is scheduled to begin in mid-June.

Samsung has filed a lawsuit against competitor Oura Health Oy to preempt potential intellectual property disputes.

The lawsuit claims Oura, known for aggressive IP enforcement, might challenge Samsung's entry into the smart ring market.

Samsung asserts that the Galaxy Ring does not infringe on Oura's patents and plans to release the product in the US in August.

The legal battle highlights a trend of big corporations suing startups in the competitive wearable tech industry.

The outcome of this lawsuit could influence the future of the smart ring market.

Oura has not yet responded to the lawsuit.