Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Xreal Sues Viture for Patent Infringement
Xreal, a company that makes smart glasses, is suing Viture, another smart glasses company, in the US.
Xreal says Viture copied its ideas and used them in their own glasses without permission.
Both companies make glasses that can connect to phones and laptops to show big virtual screens.
Xreal has many patents, while Viture has fewer.
Xreal wants to stop Viture from using its ideas without permission.
This is important because it could affect how companies develop new technology in the future.
Both companies are smaller than Meta, which has been more successful with its smart glasses.
Xreal also announced new products and partnerships at a recent technology show.
Xreal Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Viture Inc. in federal court in eastern Texas.
Xreal alleges Viture unlawfully incorporated its patented inventions into Viture's smart glasses, including the Luma Pro, Luma Ultra, and The Beast.
Both companies manufacture augmented reality (AR) glasses that connect to devices like smartphones and laptops.
Xreal holds over 800 patents worldwide, while Viture has approximately 70 patents globally, with none in the US or Europe.
The lawsuit comes ahead of Apple's expected entry into the AR glasses market, which could be a pivotal moment for the segment.
- Who
- Xreal Inc. (plaintiff) and Viture Inc. (defendant)
- What
- Patent infringement lawsuit
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Federal court in eastern Texas
- Why
- Xreal alleges Viture unlawfully incorporated its patented inventions into Viture's smart glasses
- Plaintiff
- Xreal Inc.
- Defendant
- Viture Inc.
- Patents Held by Xreal
- Over 800 worldwide, including dozens in the US and Europe
- Patents Held by Viture
- Approximately 70 globally, with none in the US or Europe
- Products Accused
- Luma Pro, Luma Ultra, The Beast
- Court Location
- Federal court in eastern Texas
- Date Filed
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Market Position
- Xreal holds more global market share than Viture in AR eyewear