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Deno v. Oracle: Canceling the JavaScript Trademark (deno.com)
submitted 4 weeks 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 80 points 4 weeks ago

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

[-] Deebster@programming.dev 31 points 4 weeks ago

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

[-] Reddfugee42@lemmy.world 22 points 4 weeks ago

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

[-] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 weeks ago

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

[-] zbyte64@awful.systems 15 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks 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.

[-] Rogue@feddit.uk 5 points 4 weeks ago

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 6 points 4 weeks ago

i hope that afterwards they petition to cancel oracles javascript

[-] HiddenTower@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks 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.

this post was submitted on 27 Nov 2024
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