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 …
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 of important IP threats. Microsoft claimed Linux violated 235 of …
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 nearly 2 decades, discuss the importance of Open Source, uncover …
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 Software (OSS).
OIN offers patent risk mitigation, helping businesses collaborate while …
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 patent risks. Supported by Google, IBM/Red Hat, NEC, Philips, Sony, …
OIN CEO Recognized as one of “The Worlds Leading IP Strategists”
Join us in congratulating our CEO, Keith Bergelt, for his continued recognition as a thought leader for the Open Source Movement and for his repeated ranking for over a decade as one of “The World’s …
The Linux Foundation & Cloud Native Computing Foundation Expand Unified Partnership to Defend Cloud Native Open Source from Patent Trolls / Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs)
September 16, 2024 — With this partnership, more than 1300 companies will help defend Unified Patents’ Open Source Zone against the growing threat of frivolous patent assertions targeting Open Source & cloud native …
