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NaaS Technology and its Parent Company, NewLink, Join the Open Invention Network Community

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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DURHAM, N.C., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that NaaS Technology, and its parent company NewLink, have joined as community members.

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DURHAM, N.C., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that NaaS Technology, and its parent company NewLink, have joined as community members.
As the leading new energy asset operator in China, NaaS is reinforcing its commitment to open source as an enabler of advanced charging infrastructure networks.
We are pleased that NewLink and NaaS are committed to patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
Linux systems and open source technologies provide support for digitalization, and we appreciate OIN's contribution to reducing the risk of open source software patents around the world.

Founding Open Source Zone Members OIN, The Linux Foundation, and Microsoft Mark Five Years of Successes in Protecting Open Source Software from Patent Assertion Entities

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Since their initial founding of the OS Zone in 2019, OIN, The Linux Foundation, and Microsoft have invested substantially to protect open-source software (OSS) from Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs) – sometimes referred to as patent trolls.

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Since their initial founding of the OS Zone in 2019, OIN, The Linux Foundation, and Microsoft have invested substantially to protect open-source software (OSS) from Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs) – sometimes referred to as patent trolls.
Additional support for OS Zone funding comes from Amazon, Apple, CableLabs (Cable Companies Trade Organization), Mercedes-Benz, Meta, ServiceNow, and Twilio.
“As open source technology continues its inexorable growth into new markets, PAEs have increasingly targeted the OSS community,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
“We see significant value in partnering again with The Linux Foundation and Microsoft, to support the Unified Patents OS Zone.

Electrolux Group joins the Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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DURHAM, N.C., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Electrolux Group has joined as a community member.

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DURHAM, N.C., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Electrolux Group has joined as a community member.
As a leading global appliance company, Electrolux Group is reinforcing its commitment to open source as an enabler of advanced, intelligent appliance platforms.
A key driver of these capabilities is the open source software that drives the appliance platform, as well as embedded Linux in the innumerable sensors that enable intelligent appliances,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
“We are pleased to join the Open Invention Network and support its role in protecting open source software.”
As a community, OIN members practice patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies by cross-licensing Linux System patents to one another on a royalty-free basis.

Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Joins Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has joined as a community member.

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DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has joined as a community member.
As a leading technological solution provider and the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Foxconn is reinforcing its commitment to open source.
Open source enables companies to share foundational technology while they invest in powerful, differentiating features and capabilities higher in the technology stack,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
“We are pleased to join the Open Invention Network and support its role in protecting open source.”
As a community, OIN members practice patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies by cross-licensing Linux System patents to one another on a royalty-free basis.

Worldline Joins the Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Worldline has joined as a community member.

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DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Worldline has joined as a community member.
As a global leader in payments services and a technology partner-of-choice for merchants, banks and acquirers, Worldline is reinforcing its commitment to open source software as an enabler of advanced financial services payment platforms.
“Open source technologies have been a key driver in advancements in many industries, including financial services and Fintech,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
“We are pleased to join the Open Invention Network and support its role in protecting open source software.”
As a community, OIN members practice patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies by cross-licensing Linux System patents to one another on a royalty-free basis.

NatWest Group Joins the Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that NatWest Group (NatWest) has joined as a community member.

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DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that NatWest Group (NatWest) has joined as a community member.
“The financial services and fintech industries rely on open source technologies to deliver their services, and they are increasingly bringing technology development in-house,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
Open is important to us,” said Declan O’Gorman, Head of Enterprise Engineering at NatWest Group.
“As such we are proud to join the Open Invention Network, and support its role in protecting open source software from patent aggression.”
As a community, OIN members practice patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies by cross-licensing Linux System patents to one another on a royalty-free basis.

OrthoLite Taps Vikash Bajargyan as General Manager of OrthoLite India

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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OrthoLite® , the global leader of branded, high-performance, comfort footwear solutions, announces Vikash Bajargyan as the new General Manager of OrthoLite India (OIN).

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OrthoLite® , the global leader of branded, high-performance, comfort footwear solutions, announces Vikash Bajargyan as the new General Manager of OrthoLite India (OIN).
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626618793/en/
Bajargyan joins OrthoLite with 18 years of experience in the footwear industry in India.
OrthoLite India opened its doors in June 2021 and is now fully operational, ready to further expand local capacities to meet the needs of OrthoLite’s brand partners.
Like all of OrthoLite’s vertically-integrated, global manufacturing facilities, OrthoLite India brings consistency and capacity and delivers on the company-wide values of quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Tokyo Electron Device Joins the Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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DURHAM, N.C., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Tokyo Electron Device, Ltd. (TED) has joined as a community member.

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DURHAM, N.C., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Tokyo Electron Device, Ltd. (TED) has joined as a community member.
“The semiconductor industry is at the heart of much of the digital transformation occurring across many industry segments.
Tokyo Electron Device, and its parent Tokyo Electron Limited, are foundational in the storied history of Japan’s semiconductor industry and they continue to be leaders globally,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
“We are pleased that TED has joined our community and committed to patent non-aggression in open source technologies.”
“We are incredibly focused on pleasing our customers.

Amazon Joins the Open Invention Network

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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“Linux and other open source projects have become the foundation for innovations occurring across a spectrum of industries that include retail and e-commerce, cloud computing, and entertainment,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.

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“Linux and other open source projects have become the foundation for innovations occurring across a spectrum of industries that include retail and e-commerce, cloud computing, and entertainment,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
“We are pleased that Amazon is committed to patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies.”
“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,” said Nithya Ruff, director, Amazon Open Source Program Office at Amazon.
Patents owned by Open Invention Network are similarly licensed royalty-free to any organization that agrees not to assert its patents against the Linux System.
Open Invention Network (OIN) is the largest patent non-aggression community in history and supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software.

U.S. Bank Joins the Open Invention Network

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source software (OSS) and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that U.S. Bank has joined as a community member.

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DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source software (OSS) and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that U.S. Bank has joined as a community member.
In financial services, digital innovators increasingly rely on open source technologies for building and integrating feature-rich platforms, said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
At U.S. Bank, we are committed to technology innovation, and we are proud to join the Open Invention Network and support its role in protecting open source software.
Open Invention Network (OIN) is the largest patent non-aggression community in history and supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software (OSS).