DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Open Invention Network (OIN), the only institution focused on mitigating patent risk in open source software, announced today that Midea Group has joined as a community member. As one of the world’s leading smart home appliance brands, Midea is reinforcing its commitment to open source as an enabler of advanced, intelligent appliance platforms.