Open Invention NetworkSM furthers software innovation by acquiring patents that are to be used for cross-licensing purposes to defend the Linux System. OINSM makes them available to support Linux by licensing them on a royalty-free basis. Following is a partial list of OINSM Licensees:
- Alfresco
- Ars Aperta
- ClickforHelpIndia
- Co-create Ltd
- Open X-change
- Quad One Technologies
- Red Flag
- Bakbone
- Barracuda
- 64 Studio Ltd.
- Danen Consulting Services
- The Linux Mint Distribution
- OpenBravo
- Isaac & Young Computer Company
- Canonical
- Oracle
- Digium, Inc.
- Absolute Linux
- KateOS Project