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.

    • Deebster
      31•5 months ago

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

    • caseyweederman
      6•5 months ago

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

  • @zbyte64@awful.systems
    15•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.

    • @Rogue@feddit.uk
      5•5 months 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.

  • @HiddenTower@lemmy.world
    4•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.