Oracle contends that programming languages should be afforded the same protection as any unique language. It’s not a perfect analogy, but let’s take the Klingon language as an example.

Oracle has announced general availability of Java Development Kit (JDK) 14, its reference implementation of the Java 14 programming language spec. Rolling out in line with Oracle's six-monthly ...

Oracle: Programming language Java 13 is out, it'll make you more productive Oracle commits to six-month release cycle for Java. Written by Liam Tung, Contributing Writer Sept. 17, 2019, 6:32 a.m. PT ...

Creator of Java programming language leaves Oracle By Reuters April 12, 201010:34 AM PDTUpdated April 12, 2010 ...

Software competitor Oracle claimed Google had stolen its intellectual property and reaped huge profits by copying pieces of an Oracle programming language called Java.

Oracle researchers are “winding down” development of the Fortress programming language for high-performance computing, an effort started nearly 10 years ago by Sun Microsystems.

But in addition to the patent claims, Oracle also alleges that Android violates its Java copyright. In court filings, Oracle claims that a computer programming language is copyrightable.

James Gosling, creator of the Java computer language and one of the most prominent employees in Oracle Corp's <ORCL.O> newly acquired Sun Microsystems, has resigned from Oracle.