XREAL Launches US Patent Lawsuit Against Viture Affiliates
XREAL has announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against affiliates linked to Viture. The legal action alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 11,988,839, which covers augmented reality apparatus and optical system technology developed by XREAL. The named defendants include Eden Future HK Limited and Beijing Xingzhe Wujiang Technology Co., Ltd., both of which are described as Viture affiliates. The lawsuit has been filed by Matrixed Reality Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of XREAL.
According to XREAL, the case is intended to protect innovation in the lightweight, portable consumer augmented reality glasses market, a segment the company says it helped establish from 2017 onward. XREAL stated that the dispute should not be viewed as a narrow attempt to enforce a single patent, but rather as part of a broader effort to address what it describes as repeated intellectual property infringement. The company argued that such activity undermines innovation reliability and may put future technological development across the sector at risk.
XREAL positioned itself as a pioneer in consumer AR eyewear, claiming it has invested heavily over many years in developing core technical building blocks that enable practical AR glasses for everyday users. The company said its early work required extensive independent research and development, sustained investment, and long-term ecosystem building at a time when lightweight, high-tech AR glasses were not yet widely available. XREAL stated that this work led to advances in optical systems designed to support high-quality wearable AR devices in a consumer-friendly form.
In contrast, XREAL alleged that Viture entered the market more recently and unlawfully incorporated XREAL’s patented inventions into its AR glasses products. The company said this alleged conduct gave Viture an unfair advantage while drawing on technology that XREAL had developed over years of effort and resource allocation.
The filing in the United States follows earlier legal developments in Europe involving Viture-linked entities. XREAL cited a ruling from the Munich Regional Court I dated 13 November 2025, in which the court issued a preliminary injunction against Eden Future HK Limited. The court reportedly found a strong likelihood that the Viture products under review infringed XREAL’s European patent EP3754409B1, which relates to AR devices and optical systems. XREAL stated that the court found the Viture Pro product fell within the scope of XREAL’s patent, and that the patent’s validity had been established to a level sufficient to justify injunctive relief.
The injunction in Germany prevents certain Viture affiliates from offering, selling, or importing specified AR products within the German market. XREAL said the order specifically referenced the “Viture Pro XR” model and indicated that the scope of the injunction was not necessarily limited to a single product variant. The company suggested other models could also potentially fall within the patent’s protected scope depending on their technical configuration.
In its US lawsuit, XREAL highlighted the legal and technical background of U.S. Patent No. 11,988,839. The patent, titled “Augmented Reality Apparatus and Optical System Therefor,” was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on 21 May 2024. XREAL stated that the patent originated from an application filed in 2018. The company asserted that it is the sole and exclusive owner of the patent and holds the exclusive rights to enforce it against alleged infringement.
XREAL said the patent introduces an optical architecture intended to address several long-standing challenges associated with wearable AR technology. These challenges include achieving high-quality image rendering, optimising field-of-view performance, supporting user comfort and ergonomics, enabling privacy and interactivity, and maintaining a lightweight form while preserving optical precision. XREAL described these innovations as central to making AR glasses practical for regular consumer use.
The company alleged that Viture affiliates have made and sold. It imported AR/XR glasses into the United States under the VITURE brand, including the VITURE Pro, VITURE Luma Pro, and VITURE Luma Ultra, as well as other similar models. XREAL claimed that these products infringe one or more claims of the US patent at issue.
XREAL also emphasised its wider intellectual property position, describing the lawsuit as part of a strategy focused on fair competition based on innovation. The company reported that it holds more than 800 patents and patent applications worldwide, including more than 50 in the United States and over 75 in Europe. XREAL stated that these filings span optical systems, spatial computing, AR software, and other technical areas tied to the development of consumer augmented reality.
The company further pointed to recent industry momentum and partnerships. In early January, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, XREAL introduced several new products that incorporated what it described as self-developed technology. XREAL also noted that it discussed products co-designed with industry partners, arguing that protecting core inventions supports not only its own development but also the confidence of collaborators and stakeholders. XREAL stated that established technology firms commonly safeguard intellectual property and enforce legal rights in response to infringement claims, and that its legal action is consistent with that approach.
XREAL said the case is being pursued through legal counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, which has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Beijing. The company described itself as a global leader in the design and manufacturing of consumer AR glasses. It stated that it has played a key role in popularising the concept of AR glasses connected to existing computing devices.
