2025-02-04

Oracle justified its JavaScript trademark with Node.js—now it wants that ignored

Oracle filed a motion to dismiss Deno's petition to cancel its JavaScript trademark, focusing solely on defending its use of Node.js as proof of trademark rather than addressing JavaScript's status as an open standard. The company claims its Oracle JET screenshot was sufficient evidence for trademark renewal, while avoiding discussion of whether JavaScript is a generic term.

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