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# [Who owns the JavaScript trademark?](https://blog.macieksitkowski.com/who-owns-the-javascript-trademark?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Originally, the trademark was issued to Sun Microsystems in 1997. Then it was transferred to Oracle when they acquired Sun in 2010. However, the trademark doesn't have any commercial value for Oracle, and they do not even participate in the developme...

Oct 26, 2022 · 1 min read · blog.macieksitkowski.com  
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