[ Thanks to Steven J.
Vaughan-Nichols for this link. ]
“Over 700 new software packages?including popular packages such
as Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM), Git, OpenJDK, and WebKit?will now
receive coverage. In addition, coverage for over 1,000 existing
software packages has been updated. Soon, the OIN will also expand
its protection over Linux-related mobile operating systems such as
Android, MeeGo, Tizen, and webOS.“Patents owned by Open Invention Network are available
royalty-free to any company, institution or individual that agrees
not to assert its patents against the OIN?s broad Linux
Definitions. The Open Invention Network license Is designed to
spread patent protection among its members. This includes patent
cross-licenses and releases from claims of patent infringement
among its licensees. This, in turn, encourages collaboration
between Linux companies. These patents could also be used to defend
Linux vendors and developers from anti-Linux companies? legal
attacks.”