Case Studies - Open Invention Network

Case Studiesoin-admin2023-02-09T14:49:42-05:00

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Testimonials

Freedom to participate in open source projects and adopt Linux and other open source code has been enabled through broad based participation in the OIN cross-license, which has become a litmus test for authenticity in the open source community. Joining the OIN community demonstrates an explicit recognition among signatories of a commitment to open source technologies and the set of norms required around the appropriate use of patents in an increasingly open source-centric world. Companies that … Read more

Keith BergeltCEOOpen Invention Network

Flex is proud to join OIN and help further the goals of the open source community. In our position spanning many industries, we are sensitive to the negative impact that the aggressive assertion of patents can have on innovation, and how excessive lawsuits can significantly dampen opportunities for collaboration, especially within the open source community. We are pleased to be an active participant in the effort to protect Linux and related open source technologies from the risk of patent litig… Read more

John RitsickVP of Legal and Chief Intellectual Property OfficerFlex

Linux is a critical enabler of Guest-Tek’s systems as it helps the company to provide its industry leading solutions to the hospitality industry. By becoming an Open Invention Network licensee, we encourage ongoing Linux development which ensures the continued improvement of our technology and services. This relationship will be very beneficial for Guest-Tek and our customers and partners worldwide.

Arnon LevyPresident & CEOGuest-Tek

For some time, Groupe Renault has invested in developing the innovations and technologies that will enable sustainable transportation that excels in urban and rural environments and brings connected services in the vehicle. With our rapid pace of development coupled with our passion for precision, quality and interoperability, we see leveraging open source software as an important part of our strategy.

Groupe Renault

Today, with open source software, we are quickly creating robust and long-lasting solutions for our customers. In addition to the technical implementation, we also take care that our customers do not worry about potential license violations.

Andreas PfeifferHead of Customer Advice and MarketingGinzinger

The OIN membership supports Kontron on many levels. With our focus on building out our IoT framework, it makes perfect sense to be a part of an open source community that protects the rights of all members within the community, especially to reduce our patent risk around Linux related technology.

Jens WiegandCTO / EVP Software & ElectronicsKontron

We remain focused on leveraging the best technologies for our platforms and are excited to join the Open Invention Network (OIN), that supports protection from patent infringement claims for the greater good of the wider innovation community.

Josh DeathIP & Patentable Innovations LeadTD Bank

Since WSO2 was founded, we have been committed to delivering a completely open source platform that takes advantage of the Linux ecosystem. As an OIN member, we look forward not only to taking advantage of the cross-licensing opportunities, but also working with OIN to expand the scope of technologies in the patent pool.

Jonathan MarshVP, StrategyWSO2

“Our goal is to help our clients reduce IP risk and remove the barriers to investing in innovation. Many of our clients that develop and exploit open-source technologies are not patentees of software related/computer implemented inventions and can face vulnerabilities from patent holders that do not respect the open-source philosophy and model. For many of our clients, it is therefore a no-brainer that membership to OIN is of significant benefit. Not only does it demonstrate a focus… Read more

Lewis ParleHead of IP RIsks, Lockton

At Shopify, we’ve built our platform on Ruby on Rails. We view open source software as a key foundation for our business. By joining the Open Invention Network, we have committed to patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source software. We believe that this commitment will promote innovation and help enable entrepreneurs and developers to build on open source foundations without focusing on the threat of litigation. We strongly encourage all forward-looking ecommerce platforms,… Read more

Robert GuaySenior Counsel, Intellectual PropertyShopify