Oracle recently requested the USPTO to partially dismiss a challenge to its JavaScript trademark, a move seen as potentially undermining legal attempts by Deno Land, led by Ryan Dahl, to free the term for broader community use. The challenge is backed by over 16,000 JavaScript community members aiming to eliminate the legal risks associated with using 'JavaScript' in event names and specifications. Oracle's rigorous defense of its trademarks has previously resulted in legal actions against other entities, which has instilled fear among organizations wanting to reference JavaScript directly.
This legal effort is led by Node.js creator and Deno Land CEO Ryan Dahl, summarized on the JavaScript.tm website, and supported by more than 16,000 members of the JavaScript community.
The world's most popular programming language cannot even have a conference in its name.
Oracle is not shy about protecting its trademarks, in part because failure to police a mark weakens it under the law.
Last year, Rust for JavaScript Developers claimed to receive a cease-and-desist letter from an attorney representing Oracle, a claim that was subsequently dropped.
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