Open Invention Network (OIN) announced that Square has joined its platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Square uses OSS to deploy best-in-class platforms, apps and services, its partnership with OIN demonstrates Square’s commitment to patented non-aggression in OSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although some argue that the scope of OIN may not match that of Square’s retail financial services and digital payment services, Square’s former CTO Bob Lee disagrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He argued: “Open source is part of our DNA. As a member of the open-source community — and a company that’s benefited from many open source libraries — we have a responsibility to pay it forward. We always have the mindset to open-source our code when we build.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on the latest development, Keith Bergelt, CEO of OIN, said: “As a global leader in the effort to democratize financial services, we are pleased that Square is committed to patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open-source technologies.”<\/p>\n\n\n