Open Invention Network (OIN), in collaboration with Microsoft and The Linux Foundation, has announced its commitment to funding Unified Patents’ Open Source Zone (OS Zone) for the fifth consecutive year. The OS Zone was established in 2019 to protect open-source software (OSS) from Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs) commonly known as patent trolls. The initiative has received additional support from companies such as Amazon, Apple, Mercedes-Benz, and Twilio.
The OS Zone limits the ability of PAEs to exploit their low-quality patents and engage in costly meritless litigation, thereby safeguarding OSS. Over the past four years, it has successfully challenged 54 PAE patents that threatened OSS technologies. Notable open-source projects that have benefited from the protection of the OS Zone include Apache, Linux, Kubernetes, Mozilla Firefox, and Magento.
Jim Zemlin, Executive Director at The Linux Foundation, emphasized the importance of protecting open source communities and removing poor-quality patents that hinder innovation. Justin Colannino, Associate General Counsel for Open Source at Microsoft, commended the OS Zone’s innovative approach and called on more companies to support solutions that safeguard open-source innovation.
As part of the OIN community, members practice patent non-aggression by cross-licensing Linux System patents on a royalty-free basis. OIN invites companies to join its community and participate in the fight against patent aggression that threatens OSS innovation. The membership form and OIN license agreement can be accessed on their website.
Open Invention Network is the largest patent non-aggression community, dedicated to preserving freedom of action in Linux and promoting open-source software. It is supported by influential companies such as Google, IBM, Sony, and Toyota. The OIN patent license and member cross-licenses are available royalty-free to all community members.
For more information, visit the Open Invention Network website. Media inquiries can be directed to Ed Schauweker of AVID Public Relations.
The Open Invention Network (OIN), Microsoft, and The Linux Foundation have announced their continued commitment to funding Unified Patents’ Open Source Zone (OS Zone) for the fifth year in a row. The OS Zone is a collaborative initiative established in 2019 to protect open-source software (OSS) from patent trolls and Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs).
By limiting the ability of PAEs to exploit low-quality patents and engage in meritless litigation, the OS Zone plays a crucial role in safeguarding OSS technologies. Over the past four years, the initiative has successfully challenged 54 PAE patents that threatened OSS projects such as Apache, Linux, Kubernetes, Mozilla Firefox, and Magento.
The support for the OS Zone goes beyond the partnership between OIN, Microsoft, and The Linux Foundation. Companies like Amazon, Apple, Mercedes-Benz, and Twilio have also contributed to the initiative, recognizing the importance of protecting open-source communities and removing poor-quality patents that hinder innovation.
Jim Zemlin, the Executive Director at The Linux Foundation, emphasized the significance of protecting open-source communities and removing low-quality patents that impede innovation. Justin Colannino, the Associate General Counsel for Open Source at Microsoft, praised the innovative approach of the OS Zone and encouraged more companies to support solutions that safeguard open-source innovation.
As part of the OIN community, members adhere to patent non-aggression principles by cross-licensing Linux System patents on a royalty-free basis. OIN invites companies to join its community and participate in the fight against patent aggression that threatens OSS innovation. The membership form and OIN license agreement can be accessed on their website.
The Open Invention Network is the largest patent non-aggression community, dedicated to preserving freedom of action in Linux and promoting open-source software. Supported by influential companies such as Google, IBM, Sony, and Toyota, the OIN patent license and member cross-licenses are available royalty-free to all community members.
For more information about the Open Invention Network, interested individuals and companies can visit their website. Media inquiries can be directed to Ed Schauweker of AVID Public Relations.
Related links:
– Open Invention Network
– AVID Public Relations