Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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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- deno.com/blog/deno-v-oracle4
- https://javascript.tm/

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🔖 Topics Covered
- Who owns JavaScript?
- History of the JavaScript trademark
- Why is Ryan Dahl taking on Oracle
- Deno vs Oracle