Microsoft Backs OIN 2.0 to Protect Innovation

Open Source Software (OSS) is a cornerstone of global innovation, powering everything from cloud infrastructure to emerging technologies in AI, security and IoT. Microsoft’s commitment to Open Source has grown dramatically over the past decade and Microsoft is now recognized as one of the world’s largest Open Source contributors.

Microsoft teams are deeply engaged in upstream communities from the Linux kernel to security, virtualization and developer tooling. Microsoft engineers collaborate with partners and competitors alike to advance the state-of-the-art in all parts of the Open Source ecosystem. This transformation reflects a belief that Open Source is not just a development model, but a foundation for sustainable innovation and shared progress.

Since 2005, the Open Invention Network (OIN) has built the world’s largest patent non-aggression community around the Linux system, enabling thousands of organizations to collaborate and compete on a level playing field. The OIN 2.0 evolution ensures that patent peace remains robust and relevant as Open Source moves into new domains and faces new challenges.

By supporting OIN 2.0 and its commitment to sustainable patent peace, Microsoft is helping to ensure the Open Source ecosystem remains vibrant, collaborative and secure for the long term. We believe that a thriving Open Source community depends on both innovation and stewardship —  building not just for today, but for the future.

We encourage organizations of all sizes to join OIN 2.0 and help sustain the open collaboration that drives progress for everyone.