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.
Midea Group Joins the Open Invention Network Community
OIN is the only institution focused on mitigating patent risk in Open Source software, announced today that Midea Group has joined as a community member.
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 — …
Intellectual Property Innovator, OIN Announces its 20th Anniversary
April 29, 2025 — The largest patent non-aggression community in history & the forerunner to many defensive patent organizations today, OIN is celebrating its …
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 …
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 …
Open Invention Network Celebrates 20 Years!
The Largest Cross-Licensed Community in History continues to expand scope of activities to enable and protect Open Source Developers, Distributors, and Users.
Durham, …
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 …
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 …