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The World’s Leading Smart Appliance Manufacturer Joins OIN for Open Source Patent Protection

Patent Lawyer Magazine shares the story of how Midea becomes a community member of OIN to ensure continued innovation, security & patent protection.

Midea Advances the Future Of Smart Appliances through Open Source Innovation

Tech Company News breaks the story that Midea — the world’s leading smart home appliance brand — joins OIN to strengthen its commitment to Open Source innovation.

Sony’s Intellectual Property Leadership Protects Open Source

June 17, 2025 — It’s been 20 years since IBM/RedHat, Philips, NEC, Sony & SUSE  —  joined later by Google and Toyota  —

Intellectual Property Innovator, OIN Announces its 20th Anniversary

April 29, 2025 — The largest patent non-aggression community in history & the forerunner to many defensive patent organizations today, OIN is celebrating its

OIN Celebrates 20 Years of Protecting Open Source

OIN Celebrates 20 Years of Protecting Open Source

April 29, 2025 — Since its founding in 2005, OIN has expanded the

OIN Marks 20 Years of Defending Linux & Open Source from Patent Threats

April 29, 2025 — 

OIN’s beginnings are rooted in a turbulent era for Open Source. In the mid-2000s, Linux faced a number

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