[Bloat] open invention network conference oct 2

[Bloat] open invention network conference oct 2

[Dave Taht]

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since patent issues have been an even bigger PITA than normal of late,
perhaps more might enjoy a top level brief outside their basic experience
in october.
http://www.iam-events.com/events/software-ip-2019/custom-18-2a8655155b7543c0a065aa0e6ce90edf.aspx

disclosure: teklibre and bufferbloat.net are longstanding members of OIN.

I've pinged them to ask if they need a piano player.

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across a wide spectrum of industries. He credits 6 founding member
companies’ leadership as true visionaries who started our organization by
pledging patents and providing financing. Two additional enterprises
further bolstered OIN and we now have a community of 3,000 global
businesses embracing the benefits from Linux and open source projects.


*Save the Date: Early Registration is Open*

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lively presentations, discussions and tips for global Intellectual Property
executives, who continue to face the mounting challenges of obtaining and
safeguarding patents. Our CEO, Keith Bergelt, will take the stage in San
Jose, CA, to present “New Protection Paradigms for Software IP.” Other OIN
community members —Cisco Systems, Pure Storage, Twitter and Uber — are also
included in the speaker lineup.


WHAT’S NEW:
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Together, we are changing business models and leveling playing fields for
companies. New industries and companies developing disrupting technologies
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in specific industries.
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wide range of functions —is a multi-purpose messaging, social media and
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of the world's largest standalone mobile apps by 2018 and today, is
estimated to have over 1 billion monthly active users. The new free
platform is available as a web, personal computer and mobile app.
Businesses can leverage this by creating official accounts. It is available
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INDUSTRY NEWS:
*India Positions Itself as an Internet of Things Leader*

Do you know the IOT in India is poised to reach $15 billion USD by 2020,
which is  nearly 5% of the global IoT market, according to NASSCOM?  The
country is already contributing to the digital transformation evolution,
with more than 120 IOT firms creating large-scale projects.
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MAKING HEADLINES:
*Cyber Security Will Be A $300 Billion Industry*

The number of security vulnerabilities is rapidly increasing. Estimates
predict more than 60% of organizations will invest in multiple data
security tools and services by 2020 and by 2024, according to Gartner.
*Security
Boulevard* and *Cyber Defense Magazine.  *
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*OIN Member SemaConnect Wins a Patent Infringement Lawsuit*

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld and affirmed the
U.S. District Court’s motion to dismiss ChargePoint’s allegation that
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— the leading provider of electric vehicle amenities to the North American
commercial and residential property markets— used and violated 4 patents to
control the flow of electricity from its power grid to an EV.
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NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS:
*Welcome Walt Disney!*

If you love family adventures and entertainment, you are most likely one of
the millions of fans of one of our newest community members.

An American entrepreneur and his brother launched their business in the
early 1920s. Their first success was in 1928 with the introduction of what
became a famous cultural icon. Today, their legacy lives on. The enterprise
holds the record for the most Academy Awards earned by an individual with
22 Oscars, as well as 2 Golden Globes and an Emmy. The National Film
Registry and the Library of Congress feature their work. The behemoth
enterprise provides magical moments to over 52 million worldwide visitors
each year. Now it is the world’s largest diversified international family
entertainment and media enterprise. And it all started with a mouse.
*American and Chinese Partnerships Are Driving Automotive Industry Growth*

Since the launch of General  Motors’ (GM) initial two joint ventures in
China in 1997 — one with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (now
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have also become members of our open source, patent non-aggression
community, joining other Chinese car  manufacturers including Geely and
Great Wall Motor.

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operates 4 manufacturing bases, 4 powertrain facilities and 8 vehicle
plants throughout China. It also  sells over 20 different products —
including luxury vehicles, economy and premium sedans, MPVs, SUVs, hybrid
and electric vehicles — through its Cadillac, Chevrolet and Buick (the 4th
top-selling passenger car in 2017) brands.

PATAC is China’s front-runner in automotive engineering and design. The
enterprise develops car prototypes to showcase new styles and technologies,
as well as test customers’ reaction to different and radical designs. *Learn
More About This Partnership.*
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*Retail Makes Its Way Towards Open Source*

We’re excited to announce Costco has joined our growing, open source,
international community, which supports its philosophy to keep costs low
and pass on the savings to more than 96 million members in 9 countries and
Puerto Rico. Costco opened its 1st location in 1976 as the Price Club in a
converted airplane hangar in San Diego, CA — has become one of the world’s
largest membership warehouse clubs today, ranked 15th on the 2017 Fortune
500 list and was “One of the Top 5 Best Workplaces in 2018” among Fortune
500 companies.
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*Internet Connectivity Touches Everyday Objects *

“The success of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is predicated on
the ability to connect and manage widely distributed sensors and devices
across numerous vertical industries and compute the data effectively on an
industrial scale,” said Peter Kohlschmidt, Chief Technology Officer at
Moxa. “

Moxa
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— a leading provider of edge connectivity, industrial computing and network
infrastructure solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)— has
connected more than 57 million devices worldwide and serves customers in
more than 70 countries.

*Video Games Gain Worldwide Popularity as Entertainment*

Kingsoft
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— an award-winning, leading software and Internet services company based in
Beijing, China —develops interactive video games, cloud storage platforms,
mobile apps and office software solutions. Its flagship product,  WPS
Office, is comparable and compatible with Microsoft Office Suite and is one
of the world’s most popular cross-platform solutions which supports IOS,
Android, Windows and Linux.

*Open Source Becomes Part of Everyday Objects*

GoPro, Inc
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has become an international, industry leader and sold over 26 million
cameras in more than 100 countries.  A consumer-focused, American
technology manufacturer of action cameras as well as mobile apps and
video-editing software which captures life in real time was founded in 2002
by Nick Woodman, a surfer, skier and motorsports enthusiast.
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Dave Täht
CTO, TekLibre, LLC
http://www.teklibre.com
Tel: 1-831-205-9740

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