Deno v. Oracle: Canceling the JavaScript Trademark (deno.com)
from Kissaki@programming.dev to programming@programming.dev on 27 Nov 14:36
https://programming.dev/post/22190944

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 on 27 Nov 14:56 next collapse

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

Deebster@programming.dev on 27 Nov 16:22 next collapse

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

Reddfugee42@lemmy.world on 27 Nov 17:01 collapse

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

caseyweederman@lemmy.ca on 28 Nov 06:02 collapse

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

[deleted] on 27 Nov 16:06 next collapse

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zbyte64@awful.systems on 27 Nov 16:08 next collapse

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

Rogue@feddit.uk on 27 Nov 21:42 collapse

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.

affiliate@lemmy.world on 27 Nov 23:24 next collapse

i hope that afterwards they petition to cancel oracles javascript

HiddenTower@lemmy.world on 28 Nov 04:20 collapse

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.