Open Invention Network

10/15/2026

Join us in welcoming SAP — the world's largest provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software & member of OIN since 2016 — to OIN 2.0!

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10/13/2026

Patent litigation is picking up & data centers are increasingly in the spotlight.

According to Docket Navigator data cited by IAM, 3 Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) have filed 87 patent cases, led by litigation involving data-center technologies. Is your patent protection strategy keeping pace with the technologies you’re developing and deploying?

OIN helps companies navigate the intersection of Open Source, patent risk and innovation providing a framework for protecting freedom to operate while enabling continued collaboration.

Read the IAM story. (Subscription Required)

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10/12/2026

One week away. One exceptional gathering. One opportunity to be part of the conversation.

On October 19, OIN members and leaders from across the world will gather at Hayes Mansion in San Jose, CA, for a day of candid conversations, new connections and like-minded community at the unique intersection of Intellectual Property and Open Source. The day wraps up with an exclusive w**e tasting featuring 4 vineyards from the Santa Cruz region and dinner, co-hosted with the Linux Foundation.

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, or requested an invitation, now is the time.

RSVP for OIN Connect 2026
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We hope to see you there!!

10/08/2026

An OIN community member since 2019, SMA Solar Technology expands its commitment to advancing global Open Source by joining OIN 2.0’s new community.

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10/06/2026

OIN Global Ambassador Shane Coughlan wraps up our OIN Video Journey Series explaining What OIN Protects & What It Doesn’t when it comes to your IP and patent risk litigation strategies.

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10/06/2026

OIN Connect 2026 is just around the corner and will be an experience you don’t want to miss!

Hear's what's ahead.

We’re bringing an unusual mix together with an exceptional group of leaders for a day of conversations you won’t find anywhere else.

- Big Picture Perspectives
- A Closer Look at the Linux System
- Candid Conversations
- Real World Insights
- The Intersection of IP & Open Source
- Meaningful Connections

And that’s just the beginning.

From the conversations on stage to the connections made between sessions, OIN Connect is designed to give you perspectives, insights and relationships you can take back to your organization.

Explore the day's Agenda, Register or Request an Invitation:
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The Agenda Is Set. The Speakers Are Confirmed. Your Complimentary Ticket Is Waiting. October 19, 2026 Co-located with the Linux Foundation Legal Summit, October 20-21. Hayes Mansion | San Jose, CA Register Today! By clicking to Register you

10/05/2026

The SOFAIR Lab is a new United Kingdom -led initiative bringing together leading universities to develop an Open Source AI solution that runs on widely available hardware to reduce the reliance on big tech infrastructures such as massive data centers.

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10/02/2026

AI innovation is accelerating. But what about the patent risk that comes with it?
At the Open Source Finance Forum in London, Raffi Gostanian, OIN’s Chief Patent Officer, explored this topic — “Navigating AI Patent Risk — How Open Source & Patent Frameworks Empower Emerging Technologies.”

If you're working at the intersection of AI, Open Source, patents, or financial technology, this is worth watching.

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Raffi Gostanian (Chief Patent Officer at Open Invention Network - O...

10/01/2026

Still deciding?

There's still time to join us at OIN Connect 2026!

Complimentary for all OIN Community Members & Guests

On October 19, OIN will bring together leaders across Open Source, Intellectual Property, and technology at Hayes Mansion in San Jose for a one-day experience focused on the conversations shaping the future of Open Source and IP.

You Will Have the Opportunity to:

- Hear from leading voices across the Open Source & IP communities
- Explore OIN’s Linux System definition and its role in the Open Source ecosystem
- Gain practical perspectives on IP risk, innovation & enterprise Open Source strategy
- Connect with executives & experts who are actively shaping these issues
- Experience a unique forum where IP & Open Source intersect

Explore the companies attending, our speaker line up, panel discussions, networking breaks and w**e reception featuring four vineyards from the Santa Cruz region followed by a dinner co-hosted with the Linux Foundation. For your added convenience, the Linux Foundation’s Legal Summit takes place October 20-21 at the same venue.

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OINConnect

The Agenda Is Set. The Speakers Are Confirmed. Your Complimentary Ticket Is Waiting. October 19, 2026 Co-located with the Linux Foundation Legal Summit, October 20-21. Hayes Mansion | San Jose, CA Register Today! By clicking to Register you

09/29/2026

Less than a month away but it's not too late to join OIN Connect! Invitations available upon request.

Join us for our inaugural OIN Connect 2026, October 19th for a day of candid conversations, new connections & like-minded community to discuss the intersection of Intellectual Property & Open Source. Dinner is co-hosted by the Linux Foundation and the Legal Summit takes place the following days, Oct 20-21.

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