Oracle's JavaScript Trademark Case: A Fight for Open Source

The creator of Node.js is fighting Oracle's claim to the "JavaScript" trademark. While a fraud claim was dismissed, the core dispute lies in the trademark's genericness and abandonment. The plaintiff argues "JavaScript" is a generic term, not an Oracle brand, and Oracle's use of a Node.js website screenshot as evidence further fuels the controversy. The case will proceed, with Oracle required to respond to allegations of genericness and abandonment. The outcome will determine whether "JavaScript" is freed from trademark restrictions and returned to the community.