Case Studies - Open Invention Network

Case StudiesChristina Motley2023-02-09T14:49:42-05:00

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Companies building products using open source technologies must help protect open source communities from threats posed by abusers of low quality patents.We applaud the innovative approach taken by the OS Zone and call on other companies to support solutions that protect open source innovation from targeted threats.

MicrosoftJustin Colannino, Associate General Counsel for Open Source at Microsoft

Today, with open source software, we are quickly creating robust and long-lasting solutions for our customers. In addition to the technical implementation, we also take care that our customers do not worry about potential license violations.

Andreas PfeifferHead of Customer Advice and MarketingGinzinger

The Mercari Group’s systems are supported by a variety of open source software. As a beneficiary of the enormous contributions made by the open source software community, we believe making a contribution to innovation in the world by publishing technology accumulated through the development and operation of our services, such as Mercari and Merpay, as open source is the right choice. Hence, the Mercari Group endorses the activities of OIN which protects innovations with open source from patent… Read more

Mercari

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

Linux and open source are driving innovation in cloud and mobile computing, and emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things. These are developments that are very close to our hearts at Sage. We applaud the Open Invention Network’s efforts to promote openness and innovation for the benefit of the technical community and our wider society and would encourage our partners to support their work.

Klaus-Michael VogelbergChief Technology OfficerSage

Linux is the largest undertaking of shared innovation in our planet’s history. The OSS community has written and shared billions of lines of code that have transformed the way businesses operate and consumers live. We congratulate OIN for its 15 years, during which it has provided a protective shield against patent aggression. We encourage all open source contributors and users to join OIN and demonstrate their commitment to a safe environment for continued growth in Linux and other OSS proje… Read more

Jim ZemlinExecutive DirectorThe Linux Foundation

Open source platforms enable the rapid deployment of advanced computing, storage and communications solutions. We recognize the value in shared innovation, a fundamental characteristic of open source communities. OIN membership is strategically important for YADRO in terms of patents management, R&D, marketing, and overall company reputation. Our participation in the OIN community demonstrates our commitment to support collaborative technology development and the ongoing success of the open sour… Read more

Anna EgorovaChief Delivery Officer, YADRO

“At PIONIX GmbH, we’re on a mission to electrify mobility through open collaboration. By joining OIN, we’re committing to a shared defensive patent pool — where hundreds of companies, from startups to tech giants, agree not to sue each other over patents in the Linux and open-source space. That gives us, and everyone we collaborate with, more freedom to build. Our partners, customers, and contributors know that when they work with PIONIX, they’re working with a company that believes in ope… Read more

Marco MöllerCEO, PIONIX

We recognize the value in shared innovation, a fundamental characteristic of open source communities. In addition to joining OIN, Square is one of the founders of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a collaborative consortium in which members pledge not to use their crypto technology patents, except for defensive purposes. Our participation in the OIN community demonstrates our commitment to support collaborative technology development.

Max SillsCounsel at Square and General Manager of COPA

We believe the protection OIN offers the open source community helps increase global contributions to and adoption of open source technologies. We are honored to stand with OIN as an active participant in its program to protect against patent aggression in core Linux and other important OSS technologies.

Erich AndersenCorporate Vice President and Chief IP CounselMicrosoft