OIN’s portfolio consists of 36 global patents and applications.

In addition to the Linux System community cross-license (in a community which owns over 3 million patents and applications in total), OIN also purchases and develops our own strategic portfolio. In other words, members also gain royalty-free access to 36 OIN-owned patents and applications across various technology segments and geographies.

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Fresenius Medical Care | OIN community member
China Telecom | OIN Community Member
CIBC | OIN Community Member
RSM | OIN Community Member
Liberty Mutual | OIN Community Member
Anker Innovations | OIN Community Member
Citizens Bank | OIN Community Member

Testimonials
At the time of OIN’s founding, open source was nascent, and most software was built in silos. During the past 15 years, we have been pleased to watch the OIN community grow from 6 members to more than 3,300. The OIN community’s powerful cross license has enabled businesses to safely develop and sell innovative new systems and platforms that have revolutionized the way the world conducts business.  
Peter TotoSenior VP, IP CounselSony Corporation of America

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