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

US8635489

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING GROUP POLICY BACKUP

Data Processing

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More than 70% of D-Link’s networking and communication solutions have implemented open source software since the beginning phase of research and development. We have and will continue to advocate for OSS and patent non-aggression, and we look forward to making our contributions to the OIN community to encourage innovation.

Mark ChenPresidentD-Link

For some time, Groupe Renault has invested in developing the innovations and technologies that will enable sustainable transportation that excels in urban and rural environments and brings connected services in the vehicle. With our rapid pace of development coupled with our passion for precision, quality and interoperability, we see leveraging open source software as an important part of our strategy.

Groupe Renault

As a global leader in open source, SUSE enables innovation from the largest data centers in the world to cloud environments, and our technology is embedded in every day devices like cars, points of sale and MRIs. Open source infrastructure is the power behind the cloud and digital transformation, and our customers rely on us for mission critical business outcomes and for innovation. As a leader in bringing open source solutions to enterprises, including enterprise Linux, we see firsthand why … Read more

Thomas Di GiacomoPresident of Engineering & InnovationSUSE

Philips is proud to be a founder of the Open Invention Network. Over the years, OSS has been an important building block for many of our businesses and is increasingly important for the medical and health tech industries. OSS enables faster development of monitoring, imaging, diagnostic, and informatic platforms, while driving down costs. With more than 4,000 community members, OIN is ensuring that OSS innovation continues its rapid pace, in a safe environment enabled by licensing.

Jako EleveldHead of IP LicensingRoyal Philips

Over its history, the automotive industry has undergone periods of significant innovation. We are now undergoing a fundamental shift in the way automotive platforms are used by consumers and businesses. Automotive Grade Linux and other OSS projects are helping the industry rapidly transform. By protecting them from patent risk, OIN has enabled automotive manufacturers to effectively integrate new kinds of software-based technologies into cars.

Yosuke IidaGeneral Manager - Intellectual Property DivisionToyota

This move (regarding Huawei’s OIN membership demonstrates that joining OIN has become a no-brainer for any product company. Setting aside the patent trolls, who would never have an incentive to join, no one is asserting patents against Linux anymore. Waging a patent war against a popular open-source project like Linux is bad for business. Of course, the OIN definition of Linux is far broader than the kernel. Even so, the OIN pool protects the basic infrastructure of the web, and no serious pro… Read more

Heather MeekerPartnerO'Melveny & Myers

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 Amazon, we are constantly looking for ways to innovate on behalf of our customers by investing in systems and technologies that allow us to better serve and understand them. Linux and Open Source are essential to many of our customers and a key driver of innovation across Amazon. We are proud to support a broad range of Open Source projects, foundations, and partners, and we are committed to the long-term success and sustainability of open source as a whole. By joining OIN, we are continuing … Read more

Nithya RuffDirector, Amazon Open Source Program Office

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

Protecting open source is critical to us, our users and to the ongoing health of the Internet. We’re proud of our new role within OIN. We’re very happy with the direction OIN has been going.

Chris DiBonaDirector of Open SourceGoogle

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