Deno v. Oracle: Canceling the JavaScript Trademark
Deno v. Oracle: Canceling the JavaScript Trademark
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.
Oracle should have lost the trademark due genericization. Everyone uses the term JavaScript.
That's the first argument they make in their petition.
I think they're saying it should have already happened, but better late than never
I had no idea Oracle held the trademark on JavaScript. I still can't wrap my head around it.
They just need to delay until the new administration is in place. Oracle's CEO built the database of new staffers for said administration.
It's ridiculous we've been over complicating matters for so long. It's far easier knowing legal arguments can be determined simply by who's more willing to jerk off the administration.
i hope that afterwards they petition to cancel oracles javascript
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.
Weirdly, if you look at companies on D&B Hoovers, JavaScript is listed as being "owned" by dixie electric controls inc.!