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.

  • IllNess@infosec.pub
    67·
    17 hours ago

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

    • Deebster
      25·
      15 hours ago

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