We’re excited to introduce OIN 2.0, New Linux System Protections, New Rankings & New Opportunities in this issue of INSIDER!
OIN NEWS
OIN 2.0 is Live —
BIGGER PROTECTIONS.
BIGGER COVERAGE.
BIGGER IMPACT.
After 20 years of protecting Open Source software from patent risks for free, OIN is evolving with the launch of OIN 2.0 — a shared and community-driven funding model already supported by more than 100 global organizations to expand patent protections for the decades ahead.
TABLE 13 EXPANDED COVERAGE
Linux System Table 13 Rolls Out with Expanded Coverage
With the launch of OIN 2.0, we also introduced Linux System Table 13, expanding patent protection to cover 650+ additional Open Source packages, including technologies for cloud computing, security, networking, automotive systems & modern languages such as Go, Python and Rust. (New coverage for OIN 2.0 members).
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Help Shape OIN’s Next Linux System Update
Our “Call for Nominations” for Linux System Table 14 closes March 31, 2026, 12 a.m. EST. You can protect more Open Source technologies from patent attacks! We invite individuals, OIN members, & non member companies throughout the greater Open Source community, to nominate technologies for inclusion.
MARKET SUCCESS & LEADERSHIP HONORS
4 of the Top 10 open source tech firms for 2025 include OIN members: Canonical, GitLab, IBM & RedHat, and SUSE.
Following a 5-month research process, IAM’s Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026 recognizes OIN’s CEO, Keith Bergelt; Raffi Gostanian, OIN Patent Operations & Jaime Siegel, OIN Global Licensing Lead, for their leadership. (Subscription required for article).
AROUND THE WORLD
The Open Source Services market is projected to reach $132.7 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 15.05%. Read More +
The 4 biggest Open Source trends in 2025 may surprise you. Read More +
73% of German companies use Open Source — up 4% from 2 years ago. And 60% want the state to invest more in Open Source. Read More +
Unified Patents releases its “2025 Patent Dispute Report.” Read More +
MEMBERS NEWS
Meta acquires Manus AI for more than $2 billion dollars. The deal is one of the 1st in which a major U.S. tech company has bought a startup with Chinese roots. (Subscription required). Read More +
Microsoft launches an Open Source benchmark for AI agent cybersecurity.
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SAP releases its annual “Open Source Report 2025.” Read More +
2025 was all about Open Source. Here’s a review from Red Hat. Read More +
OpenAI, Anthropic & OIN member Block join a new Linux Foundation effort to standardize AI agents, so they are trustworthy at scale. OIN members Amazon & Google are also active participants. Read More +
UPCOMING EVENTS
February
- Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum 2026 takes place in India.
March
- All Things AI 2026 will be held in Durham, NC, March 23-24th following its inaugural success in 2025. Attend CEO Keith Bergelt’s session “Safeguarding Innovation: Navigating Patent Challenges in the Expanding AI Landscape” during the plenary talks & lunch between 12-1 p.m. Use “AllThingsAIxOIN” for a 30% OIN Sponsor Discount at checkout.
April
- The Intellectual Property Awareness Summit® (IPAS) will be held at the Center of Science & Industry on Thursday, April 23 in Columbus, OH. Danny Marti, Head of Global Strategy for Tencent – an OIN member – is presenting, among others.
June
- Registration for the Open Source Finance Forum (OSFF) in London, June 25th is open. Registration +
September
- LF Energy Summit Europe 2026 takes place in Berlin, Germany this year September 15-16th.
