OIN Welcomes Shane Coughlan to the Team as Global Ambassador of OIN 2.0
February 24, 2026 — OIN names Shane Coughlan to drive global adoption of OIN 2.0 — a next-generation patent shield designed to protect Open Source developers …
Open Source Veteran Shane Coughlan Charged with Advancing the Future of Open Source Patent Protection
February 24, 2026 — Patent Lawyer Magazine shares a news flash in the Open Source ecosystem … OIN welcomes Shane Coughlan, a longtime …
Yokogawa Electric Joins OIN 2.0
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it is joining Open Invention Network 2.0 as a community member.
Why Open Source Patent Protection is about ‘The Global Public Good’
February 9, 2026 — In an exclusive 1-1 interview with World IP Review (WIPR) journalist Sarah Speight, OIN’s CEO Keith Bergelt shares insights …
OIN Launches OIN 2.0 with Updated License, Expanded Linux System & First-Ever Annual Participation Fee
With the launch of OIN 2.0, OIN has released Linux System Table 13, the first update to its patent protection coverage offered under the innovative program.
OIN 2.0 Signals the Biggest Shift in Open Source Patent Defense in 20 Years
January 27, 2026 — OIN announces a new initiative, OIN 2.0, with an updated license, expanded Linux System definition & its first fee …
OIN 2.0 Brings a New Era for Open Source Protection & Sustainability
January 27, 2026 — Alibaba, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are among more than 100 companies to embrace OIN’s next phase of Open Source …
OIN 2.0 is Here — Patents, Protection & the Future of Open Source
January 27, 2026 — OIN’s new OIN 2.0 program is gaining strong traction, with more than 100 organizations—including Alibaba, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft—committing …
OIN Reinvents Its Model to Secure the Future of Open Source; 20 New OIN 2.0 Members Share their Perspectives
January 27, 2026 — After 20 years of protecting & promoting Open Source Software (OSS) from patent threats, OIN announces a significant evolution …
The World’s Largest Patent Cross-License Evolves: Introducing OIN 2.0
January 27, 2026 — Marking its biggest structural update since its founding, OIN has unveiled a new community-supported funding model as part of …
