Canon joins patent non-aggression community OIN

　　Open Invention Network (OIN), which calls itself “the largest patent non-aggression community in history” said Canon has joined OIN as a community member.

　　OIN’s community practices 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.

　　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.

　　“A key innovator in many technologies, Canon is one of the world’s most sophisticated corporations in developing and managing intellectual property,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of OIN.

　　“Canon has further distinguished itself by joining both the LOT Network and OIN.

　　“As a large patent holder, Canon has recognized the importance of participating in these complementary defensive patent networks together as part of a comprehensive IP strategy.”

　　Hideki Sanatake, Deputy Group Executive of Corporate Intellectual Properties and Legal Headquarters at Canon, said: “Open source technology, especially Linux, has led to profound increases in capabilities across a number of key industries, while increasing overall product and service efficiency.

　　“By joining Open Invention Network, we are demonstrating our continued commitment to innovation, and supporting it with patent non-aggression in Linux.”

Source: IP Strategy News

Editor: Camila