Canonical Becomes First Associate Member of the Open Inventi

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Canonical became the inaugural entrant in the Open Invention Network's Associate Member program Tuesday. While the company that created Ubuntu Linux has been a Licensee for the OIN for sometime, the move to Associate Member is a logical one.

Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:56:17 PM

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Keith Bergelt: The Case for Market Based Patent Reform

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In the wake of the financial crisis and its attendant repercussions across the global economy, the U.S. Congress stands poised to address the issue of patent reform, writes Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.

Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:56:17 PM

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Patently Opaque - What were those 22 "open source" patents?

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There have been many claims over the purchase of 22 patents by the Open Invention Network.

Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:56:17 PM

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Just how valuable are those 'Linux-related' Microsoft patent

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Just how valuable are the Linux-related patents that Microsoft recently sold?The Open Invention Network (OIN), a paten

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Microsoft rivals to purchase 22 patents to defend Linux

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A group of Linux proponents will purchase patents formerly held by Microsoft in an effort to defend distributors of the open-source OS against the ongoing threat of patent litigation from the software giant. The Open Invention Network (OIN), whose members include IBM and Red Hat, is set to purchase a set of 22 patents once held by Microsoft.

Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:56:17 PM

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Pro-Linux group nabs Microsoft patents - CNET News

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The Open Invention Network has acquired 22 patents sold recently by Microsoft, aiming to help Linux-based companies avoid becoming targets for more legal action.

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Linux Defenders Prep to Buy Old Microsoft Patents

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The Open Invention Network is preparing to acquire a set of patents formerly owned by Microsoft, all in the name of using them to protect the Linux operating system.

Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:56:17 PM

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Open Source Group Buys Microsoft Patents to Ward Off Patent

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Open Invention Network is reportedly buying up a number of Linux-related patents that Microsoft sold the rights to earlier this year.

Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:56:17 PM

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