Automattic Files Counterclaims Against WP Engine
Automattic has filed counterclaims against WP Engine, alleging trademark misuse and deceptive marketing practices.
WP Engine, backed by Silver Lake, was accused of misusing WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks, misleading users, and undermining the open source community.
- Abusing the WordPress trademark
- Engaging in deceptive marketing practices
- Failing to give back to the open source community
Automattic called WP Engine a "cancer to WordPress" and sent a cease-and-desist letter claiming trademark usage rules were breached.
Automattic banned WP Engine from accessing WordPress as the battle continued.
Author's summary: Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine.
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