OIN’s portfolio consists of 12 global patents and applications.

In addition to the Linux System community cross-license (in a community which owns over 3 million patents and applications in total), OIN also purchases and develops our own strategic portfolio. In other words, members also gain royalty-free access to 12 OIN-owned patents and applications across various technology segments and geographies.

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US8553857

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING TELEPHONE CALLS VIA INSTANT MESSAGING

Telecommunications

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING GROUP POLICY BACKUP

Data Processing

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OIN protects the open-source community through a patent cross-license for Linux and related open-source technologies. The license is free and available to companies, organizations, and individual developers if they agree not to assert their own patents against Linux.

Chris DiBonaDirector of Open SourceGoogle

Hyundai Kia Motors are both committed to offering the highest-quality, intelligent vehicle platforms that leverage Linux and open source technologies. By joining the Open Invention Network, we will use the opportunity to further develop its infotainment platform. Moreover, we will help to ensure the ongoing development of open solutions that stimulate growth in the automotive industry.

Eon Youl ShinDirector of Intellectual Property Development GroupHyundai Motor Company

Foxconn continuously looks for ways to integrate advances into the design and manufacturing of smart consumer electronics, cloud and networking equipment, computing devices and components, among others. We are pleased to join the Open Invention Network and support its role in protecting open source.

Mick LimDirector, Foxconn IP Affairs Division

Linux plays an important role at TomTom as the core of all our Portable Navigation Devices. We believe that by becoming an Open Invention Network licensee, we encourage Linux development and foster innovation in a technical community that benefits everyone.

Peter SpoursDirector of IPTomTom

Linux is an integral part of the advanced system-on-chip (SoC) development process and is used as the development platform, as well as a target operating system for many systems that our customers design. Preserving the openness of Linux is critical to the continued advancement of next-generation SoCs in both embedded applications and consumer devices.

Jim ReadyChief Technology Advisor Software & Embedded SystemsCadence Design Systems

Bilibili is a diverse, open, and innovative cultural platform. All the time, we are committed to opening and sharing technologies and providing positive motivation in the innovation field of playback transmission, interactive entertainment, and cloud-native ecology through open source projects. Linux System software and open source technologies are important software infrastructures that promote business developments. Our participation in the OIN community demonstrates our consistent and ongoin… Read more

Wang HaoVice President, Bilibili

UNISOC is committed to the independent development and design of core chips in the field of mobile communications and AIoT, and Linux and open source software are the key elements of our technology development. By joining the OIN community, Zhanrui demonstrates its strong commitment to innovation and will continue to support patent protection for projects such as Linux.

Yang JiejingHead of Legal DepartmentUNISOC

Having OpenStack in the core of our product, FishOS, we highly appreciate the value and importance of shared knowledge, experience, and technology of open source communities. Joining OIN emphasizes our commitment to developing and distributing open source technology. Thanks to expertise, software companies can mitigate the global patent risk to open source software like FishOS for all the market players – developers, vendors, customers, and end-users.

Kenneth TanCEO, Sardina Systems

Since its inception 15 years ago, OIN has provided unprecedented protection to enable the incredible growth and adoption of Linux and other related open source software around the world. As the OIN community has grown to over 3,000 members and the Linux definition has matured, that protection has only grown stronger. IBM and Red Hat have been two of the leading proponents and drivers of Linux and open source software for over 20 years and have been founding members of OIN since its inception.… Read more

Ken KingGeneral ManagerOpenPower at IBM

Open source technology, especially Linux, drives innovation in areas that are critical to the customers that we serve, including technologies such as servers, storage, cloud, converged applications, big data and IoT. By joining Open Invention Network, we are demonstrating our continued commitment to open source technology, and supporting it with patent non-aggression in Linux.

Norihiro SuzukiVice President and Executive Officer - CTOHitachi

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