Open Invention Network (OIN) is a global community and the largest patent non-aggression community in history, dedicated to preserving patent freedom for future generations. With over 3800 community members from 150 countries, OIN promotes the idea that Open Source technologies provide a new business model that harnesses collective and global intelligence, supporting freedom of action in Linux and helping members reduce patent risks.
By joining the OIN community, companies demonstrate their commitment to Open Source technologies and the appropriate use of patents in an increasingly Open Source-centric world. OIN's cross-license has become a litmus test for authenticity in the Open Source community, enabling the freedom to participate in Open Source projects and adopt Linux and other Open Source code. Companies that refuse to sign the OIN license are reserving the right to use their patents to litigate on core Linux and OSS functionality.
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