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WordPress co-founder files countersuit against WP Engine over trademark violations

There's been another turn in Automattic and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg’s ongoing legal battle with WordPress provider WP Engine. In a counterclaim Automattic filed as part of WP Engine's ...
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WP Engine sues WordPress co-creator Mullenweg and Automattic, alleging abuse of power

Web hosting provider WP Engine has filed a lawsuit against Automattic, and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, accusing them of extortion and abuse of power. The lawsuit comes after nearly two weeks ...
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Automattic sends WP Engine its own cease-and-desist over WordPress trademark infringement

The brouhaha in the WordPress community looks likely to escalate into a legal battle around trademarks. Just a day after WordPress hosting service WP Engine sent a cease-and-desist notice to ...
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Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine in WordPress lawsuit, alleging trademark misuse

On Friday, WordPress.com maker Automattic filed its counterclaims in the lawsuit initiated by hosting company WP Engine in October 2024, which had accused Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, of ...