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.
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Oracle should have lost the trademark due genericization. Everyone uses the term JavaScript.
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I had no idea Oracle held the trademark on JavaScript. I still can't wrap my head around it.
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That's the first argument they make in their petition.
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I think they're saying it should have already happened, but better late than never
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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.
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i hope that afterwards they petition to cancel oracles javascript
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They just need to delay until the new administration is in place. Oracle's CEO built the database of new staffers for said administration.
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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.
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Weirdly, if you look at companies on D&B Hoovers, JavaScript is listed as being "owned" by dixie electric controls inc.!