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.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Deepens its Commitment to Open Source
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) announces its new membership in OIN’s patent non-aggression community.
Global Provider to the Automotive Industry Expands Its Open Source Engagement
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) has been consistently contributing to multiple Open Source Software (OSS) since approximately 2006.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Supports the Protection of Open Source Software
Panasonic Automotive Systems becomes an OIN member reinforcing its commitment to patent non-aggression & the shared protection of Linux-based technologies.
Panasonic Automotive Expands its Open Source Commitment with OIN Membership
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) joins OIN and strengthens global protection for core Linux and Open Source technologies.
The World’s Leading Smart Appliance Manufacturer Joins OIN for Open Source Patent Protection
Patent Lawyer Magazine shares the story of how Midea becomes a community member of OIN to ensure continued innovation, security & patent protection.
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.
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 — established OIN. Patent Lawyer Magazine publishes a one-on-one interview with …
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 scope of its patent risk mitigation coverage while working to …
