# TIER IV joins Open Invention Network 2.0 to drive the expansion of the open-source ecosystem for autonomous driving through a patent strategy

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- Published: 2026-08-21T11:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — [TIER IV](https://tier4.co.jp/en/), the pioneering
force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, has joined [Open Invention Network](https://openinventionnetwork.com/)(
OIN) 2.0, a new framework established by OIN, a global network dedicated to protecting
open source software from patent risks. As the leading developer of Autoware, open
source software for autonomous driving, TIER IV will leverage its participation 
in OIN 2.0 to help reduce patent risks and create an environment where a wide range
of partners, including automakers, suppliers, and semiconductor makers, can confidently
leverage open-source technologies, while promoting the expansion of the open-source
ecosystem for autonomous driving from a patent strategy perspective.

OIN provides a global patent non-aggression framework that supports the development
and growth of open source software, with thousands of companies and organizations
around the world participating in the network. Through the OIN framework, participants
grant one another royalty-free cross-licenses to patents covering the Linux System
as defined by OIN, helping to reduce patent risks associated with Linux and related
open source software. Launched in January 2026, OIN 2.0 expands the scope of the
Linux System, broadening the range of technologies covered by OIN’s patent non-aggression
framework.

TIER IV has led the development of Autoware since its initial release in 2015. Built
on open source software, including Linux and ROS, Autoware serves as the foundation
of TIER IV’s software platforms for bringing autonomous driving into society. In
recent years, TIER IV has been expanding the autonomous driving ecosystem by collaborating
with automakers, suppliers, semiconductor makers, and other partners to leverage
an open technology foundation spanning software, AI, and automotive computing.

To advance the deployment of autonomous driving in collaboration with partners around
the world and help create a safer and more sustainable society, it is essential 
to foster an ecosystem built on open source software, in addition to advancing technological
development within individual companies. This requires creating an environment that
reduces patent risks associated with open source software and enables its use with
greater confidence. By joining OIN 2.0, TIER IV will participate in OIN’s framework
for patent non-aggression and enhanced governance, while also pursuing a patent 
strategy that balances the use of open-source software with the protection of intellectual
property. Through these efforts, the company will contribute to the healthy and 
sustainable development of the open-source ecosystem supporting autonomous driving.

**About TIER IV**

[TIER IV](https://tier4.co.jp/en/) stands at the forefront of deep tech innovation,
pioneering [Autoware](https://github.com/autowarefoundation/autoware), open-source
software for autonomous driving. With a comprehensive suite of platforms and services
built around Autoware, TIER IV provides everything from software development and
vehicle procurement to operational support. Through the Autoware ecosystem, TIER
IV works with partners worldwide to shape the future of intelligent vehicles with
open-source software, aiming to create mobility that is safer, more sustainable,
and accessible to all.

The word marks and logos of TIER IV are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIER
IV, Inc. in Japan and other countries. All other company names, product names, service
names, and logos referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

**Media contact**

[pr@tier4.jp](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/pr@tier4.jp) 

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