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Deno v. Oracle: Canceling the JavaScript Trademark (deno.com)
submitted 23 hours ago by Kissaki@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev
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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.

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[–] IllNess@infosec.pub 72 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

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

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 5 points 8 hours ago

I had no idea Oracle held the trademark on JavaScript. I still can't wrap my head around it.

[–] Deebster@programming.dev 27 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

That's the first argument they make in their petition.

[–] Reddfugee42@lemmy.world 20 points 21 hours ago

I think they're saying it should have already happened, but better late than never