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The actual owner of the JavaScript trademark didn't create it, doesn't maintain it and isn't even involved in its ongoing development.

But Ryan Dahl, creator of Node.js and Deno is trying to change that, even if it means waging a legal battle against a corporation with unlimited resources.

In today's video, we'll breakdown the crazy battle between Deno and Oracle to control the JavaScript trademark.

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- Who owns JavaScript?
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- Why is Ryan Dahl taking on Oracle
- Deno vs Oracle

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Oracle owns the JavaScript trademark despite not creating or maintaining the language, creating legal complications for the JavaScript community. Ryan Dahl, creator of Node.js and Deno, has filed a petition with the USPTO to cancel Oracle's trademark, arguing it should be considered abandoned since Oracle doesn't offer JavaScript products and the term has become generic. The legal battle involves claims of trademark abandonment and fraud, with Oracle defending their ownership. The case is expected to conclude by early 2027, with both sides preparing for discovery and formal proceedings.

The ugly custody battle for JavaScript…