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Worldline Joins the Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Tokyo Electron Device Joins the Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

“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.

Key Points: 
  • “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.

Key Points: 
  • 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).

The Clearing House Joins the Open Invention Network

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 12, 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 The Clearing House (TCH) has joined as a community member.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 12, 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 The Clearing House (TCH) has joined as a community member.
  • Advancements in financial services and Fintech increasingly rely on open source technologies, 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.
  • 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).

Advantest Joins Open Invention Network

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Advantest Corporation (Advantest) has become a community member.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that Advantest Corporation (Advantest) has become a community member.
  • Advantests tools enable the creation of the next-generation semiconductors that drive computing and digital devices, said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
  • 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 (OSS).

Truist Joins the Open Invention Network

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., April 12, 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 Truist Financial Corporation (Truist) has joined as a community member.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., April 12, 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 Truist Financial Corporation (Truist) has joined as a community member.
  • Banking and insurance platforms increasingly rely on open source technologies to modernize existing systems and build new Fintech-driven capabilities, said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
  • Were proud to join the Open Invention Network and support its role in protecting open source software from patent risk.
  • 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).

Maersk Joins the Open Invention Network Community

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source software (OSS) and the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that A. P. Mller Mrsk A/S (Maersk) has joined as a community member.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source software (OSS) and the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that A. P. Mller Mrsk A/S (Maersk) has joined as a community member.
  • Integrated logistics companies increasingly rely on open source technologies as they modernize, integrate, and build new supply chain capabilities, 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 innovations.
  • 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).

Open Invention Network Expands its Patent Non-Aggression Coverage

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that it has increased its patent non-aggression coverage through an update to its definition of the Linux System.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that it has increased its patent non-aggression coverage through an update to its definition of the Linux System.
  • To keep pace with innovation Open Invention Network regularly revises and expands its Linux System coverage.
  • This is the ninth expansion of the software packages and libraries protected under the Open Invention Network cross license.
  • 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).