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Help us raise $200k to free JavaScript from Oracle
Our legal battle over Oracle's claim on the word "JavaScript" is entering the discovery phase. Here's how you can help.
If we win, “JavaScript” becomes public domain – free for all developers, conferences, book authors, and companies to use without fear of trademark threats. Professional public surveys that carry legal weight in front of the USPTO, proving that “JavaScript” is universally recognized as the name of a language, not Oracle’s brand. The trademark system was never meant to let companies squat on commonly-used names and rent-seek – it was designed to protect active brands in commerce.
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