Open Invention Network
Technology, Information and InternetNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Open Invention Network operates in the technology sector to reduce patent-related risk for open source software. Based in Durham, North Carolina, it maintains a defensive framework that monitors patent activity and supports community members facing patent pressure. By reducing uncertainty around patents, the organization aims to help Open Source flourish. In 2026, Open Invention Network launched OIN 2.0, with effective date January 27, designed to broaden participation and adopt a more community-driven model. The update extends its scope beyond Linux and invites a wider set of Open Source beneficiaries to contribute to ongoing patent protection. It also emphasizes continued monitoring of OSS patent threats and the provision of defensive strategies for affected community members.