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 and enterprises from legal risk. The move strengthens a global patent …
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 industry champion, the former General Manager of the Linux Foundation’s …
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 about how the institution’s cross-license provides patent protection for its …
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 structure. For developers, vendors, and users, OIN 2.0 raises the …
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 protection growth as it shifts to inviting its members to …
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 to its updated funding and protection model.
The initiative …
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 of its business model. As it transitions, it is expanding …
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 OIN 2.0. After two decades of safeguarding Open Source Software …
Yokogawa Electric Shares Why it Joined OIN 2.0
January 27, 2026 — Yokogawa Electric signed the OIN 2.0 license agreement to accelerate product development and reduce the risks associated with patent litigation, establishing a secure environment for developing system products that utilize Linux. Linux technologies …
Panasonic Automotive Joins OIN to Strengthen Linux Patent Protection for Software-Defined Vehicles
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) —a Tier 1 automotive supplier based in Japan— is now a member of OIN.
Panasonic Automotive Expands its Open Source Commitment with OIN Membership
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) joins OIN, the world’s largest Open Source patent cross-license community
Panasonic Automotive Systems CEO Announces OIN Membership, Emphasizing Open Source Momentum for Automotive Advancements
President & CEO of Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) Masashi Nagayasu announces it has joined OIN.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Joins OIN to Boost Open Source Innovation for Software-Defined Vehicles
Headquartered in Japan, Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) joins OIN to strengthen its commitment to Open Source collaboration.
