Oracle is holding the JavaScript trademark hostage, and we’re pursuing legal means to #FreeJavaScript. Here’s a brief update.

On November 22, 2024, Deno formally filed a petition with the USPTO to cancel Oracle’s trademark for “JavaScript.” This marks a pivotal step toward freeing “JavaScript” from legal entanglements and recognizing it as a shared public good.

Oracle has until January 4, 2025, to respond. If they fail to act, the case will go into default, and the trademark will likely be canceled.

  • zbyte64@awful.systems
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    5 months ago

    They just need to delay until the new administration is in place. Oracle’s CEO built the database of new staffers for said administration.

  • IllNess@infosec.pub
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    5 months ago

    Oracle should have lost the trademark due genericization. Everyone uses the term JavaScript.

  • HiddenTower@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    To be honest I’ve never thought of it as a trademark thing. I know java is a trademark but can’t think of other languages that are. I bet all the Microsoft dot net ones are.