TIER IV joins OIN 2.0 patent framework for open-source autonomy
TIER IV joined Open Invention Network 2.0 to reduce patent risk around Autoware and other open-source autonomous-driving technologies.
Evidence notes
- OIN participants grant one another royalty-free cross-licenses covering the network-defined Linux System.
- OIN 2.0, launched in January 2026, broadens the technology scope covered by the patent non-aggression framework.
- TIER IV says its participation supports automakers, suppliers and semiconductor companies using open-source autonomy technology.
Company context
TIER IV develops open-source autonomous-driving software, reference designs and deployment services around the Autoware ecosystem. Its stack covers perception, planning, control, vehicle integration, simulation and fleet operations for passenger, logistics and specialised vehicles. The company works with regional operators and manufacturers to build repeatable autonomous-mobility systems rather than a single vehicle fleet.