Help Us Raise $200k to Free JavaScript from Oracle
10 hours ago
- #JavaScript
- #OpenSource
- #Trademark
- Deno filed a formal Cancellation Petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office to free the 'JavaScript' trademark from Oracle.
- The campaign aims to raise $200k to fund legal efforts, including public surveys, expert witnesses, and legal filings.
- Oracle denies that 'JavaScript' is a generic term, despite its widespread recognition as a programming language.
- The case is pivotal not just for JavaScript but for the integrity of trademark law against corporate overreach.
- Excess funds will be donated to OpenJS to support digital civil liberties, with no funds going to Deno.