Global Open Source Leader, Shane Coughlan, Joins OIN
February 24, 2026 — Shane Coughlan joins OIN as the Global Ambassador of OIN 2.0 to champion the next era of Open Source patent …
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 …
Open Invention Network Appoints Shane Coughlan as Global Ambassador for OIN 2.0
Open Invention Network (OIN) announced the appointment of Shane Coughlan as its Global Ambassador for OIN 2.0, a pivotal role in accelerating awareness, adoption and community engagement around the organization’s next-generation Open Source patent protection framework.
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 …
