Deno Fights Oracle's JavaScript Trademark: A Crucial Discovery Phase

Deno, a JavaScript runtime, is battling Oracle over the "JavaScript" trademark. After filing a cancellation petition following a widely signed open letter, they've reached the crucial discovery phase. Facing expensive litigation, Deno launched a GoFundMe campaign to fund professional surveys, expert witnesses, and legal filings to prove "JavaScript" is a generic term, not an Oracle brand. The outcome will determine if trademarks can be used to claim ownership of generic terms and impact the future of open-source development.