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.
Midea Group Joins the Open Invention Network Community
OIN is the only institution focused on mitigating patent risk in Open Source software, announced today that Midea Group has joined as a community member.
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
The largest patent non-aggression community in history & the forerunner to many defensive patent organizations today, OIN is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2025.
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 …
Open Invention Network Celebrates 20 Years!
Open Invention Network celebrates 20 years of protecting Linux and Open Source software from patent risk through the world’s largest patent cross-license community.
Open Invention Network: 20 Years of Protecting Open Source Innovation
March 20, 2025 — Patent Lawyer Magazine interviews Keith Bergelt, OIN’s CEO to explore how the organization has safeguarded Open Source innovation for …
Open Invention Network Reaches 4,000 Community Members, Expanding Its Patent Protection Of Open Source
Tech Company News, February 18, 2025 — Open Invention Network (OIN) has reached over 4,000 members, expanding its role in patent protection for Open Source …
Open Invention Network Reaches 4,000 Community Members
Patent Lawyer Magazine, February 18, 2025 — The Open Invention Network (OIN) has surpassed 4,000 members, strengthening its mission to protect Open Source innovation from …
