Ensuring the Future of Open Source
Stability. Scalability. Shared Responsibility.
Ensuring the
Future of
Open Source
Stability. Scalability.
Shared Responsibility.
Introducing OIN 2.0
Meeting today’s changing landscape – Preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
Open Source technologies are advancing faster than ever & patent litigation is escalating with defense costs averaging $4 million per case & over $5 million when claims exceed $25 million.
It’s time for OIN’s next chapter.
Since 2005, OIN has delivered protection by building the world’s largest & only patent defense community with 4,000+ members, supported by the original $160 million investment from our founding members.
Now, 20 years later, OIN is evolving. To ensure we can sustain and expand protections for Open Source Software for decades to come, we’re introducing OIN 2.0 — a new model built on shared responsibility.
Unparalleled Value
OIN membership delivers an estimated $400,000–$700,000 in annual value, far outweighing the participation fee & less than many other membership organizations.
By joining OIN 2.0, you ensure continued protection for your Open Source technologies & the broader ecosystem.
Tiered Participation fees directly fund:
“OIN 2.0 is a continuation of OIN’s long standing commitment to protect Open Source Software (OSS) from patent threats, modified to reflect today’s realities. Open Source technologies have grown exponentially beyond Linux, into new and exciting sectors, and clearly beyond what was originally envisioned in the early 2000s when OIN was created.
OIN 2.0 marks a transition and provides an opportunity for all who benefit from Open Source to contribute to OIN’s ongoing patent protection. OIN 2.0 fees will provide for OIN to update the scope of its patent protection coverage as OSS expands in the future, grow OIN’s network of participants to increase the breadth of its community, monitor patent threats to OSS, and support community members under patent threat in OSS with defensive strategies. The participation fee is structured so that large enterprises contribute more, medium-sized companies pay less, and small organizations remain free.”
Keith Bergelt
CEO | Open Invention Network
Don’t miss out on Table 13 expanded coverage.
Linux System Table 13 increases coverage for Cloud Computing, Kubernetes & Eclipse, as well as expands coverage for modern languages by adding many new libraries for Go, Python & Rust.
Because we believe in transparency, choice & shared commitment to the future of Open Source, we are not automatically converting existing members to OIN 2.0. All OIN members need to sign an OIN 2.0 License Agreement.
Don’t miss out on Table 13 expanded coverage.
Linux System Table 13 increases coverage for Cloud Computing, Kubernetes & Eclipse, as well as expands coverage for modern languages by adding many new libraries for Go, Python & Rust.
Because we believe in transparency, choice & shared commitment to the future of Open Source, we are not automatically converting existing members to OIN 2.0. All OIN members need to sign an OIN 2.0 License Agreement.
OIN Facts
At-a-Glance
Explore who we are and the impact our defensive patent community delivers.
LINUX SYSTEM
TABLE 13
Linux System Definition & Components
Explore how Table 13 protection safeguards Open Source innovation and see the full scope of technologies covered in the Linux System.
LINUX SYSTEM
TABLE 13
Linux System Definition & Components
Explore how Table 13 protection safeguards Open Source innovation and see the full scope of technologies covered in the Linux System.
Table 14 | Call for Nominations
The Table 14 “Call for Nominations” opened January 1, 2026 & will close February 28, 2026. We invite all individuals, companies & OIN members to submit nominations.
Table 14
Call for Nominations
Nomination Guidelines & Template
The Table 14 “Call for Nominations” will open January 1, 2026 & close February 28, 2026. We invite all individuals, companies & OIN members to submit nominations.
Press Releases
Panasonic Automotive Systems Joins the Open Invention Network Community
Panasonic Automotive Systems joins OIN and has been continually contributed to multiple OSS communities, such as Automotive Grade Linux.
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.
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, …
OIN Surpasses 4,000 Community Members, Continues to Expand its Patent Protection of Open Source
Recent licensees include Anker, BBC, China Mobile, China Telecom, Electrolux, Foxconn, NatWest, Olympus, RELX Group, Renesas, Schneider Electric, and Wells …
OIN 2.0 Vanguard Champions
