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by rmason 1156 days ago
This is corporate overreach. They're suing a little guy to set a precedent. But this is the first time that I recall in the tech world a trademark holder is trying to extend their reach to a common nickname. JS could stand for many things.
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The full name of the company seems to be “Rust for Javascript Developers Ltd”

Disclaimer: I hate Oracle

RustScript LLC sounds better
> They're suing a little guy to set a precedent.

Yes, the precedent that they actively defend their trademark.

If they don’t and someone challenges it they will most likely lose it and then it’s out with the Kleenex.

They lost it already, they just are unaware of it. Javascript is a common word now.