[joshstrange]

Abandoned as in "they aren't using it", but they do keep renewing the trademark so they still hold it.

[SoftTalker]

I have a domain name that I haven't used in years. I keep renewing it though, just in case.

[culi]

Not the same thing. Trademark abandonment is a specific legal concept. You can apply for regular renewal of a trademark, but others can argue that you are not actually utilizing the tm. In this case, JavaScript is not legally abandoned but the letter argues it should be