The head of the WordPress project on the WP Engine lawsuit, Automattic turning 20, and what’s next for the web.

But WP Engine never accepted Automattic’s proposal, as it believes its use of the WordPress trademark and “WP” abbreviations meet fair use guidelines.

The Automattic CEO also argues that WP Engine's decision to disable WordPress revisions by default reflects how WP Engine is no friend to its customers.

WP Engine escalated its lawsuit, citing Automattic's WP Engine Tracker website as evidence of harm and exposing customers to cybercrimes SEJ STAFF Roger Montti November 15, 2024 ...

A California district court judge on Tuesday ruled that Automattic and its CEO Matt Mullenweg must restore WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org, a theme and plug-in repository owned by Mullenweg.

Automattic also said WP Engine has misled consumers into believing that there is a direct affiliation between the two companies. “Your unauthorized use of our Client’s trademarks infringes on ...

Automattic’s response to the WP Engine lawsuit offers a new perspective and insights into the dispute’s underlying issues. Lawyers for Matt Mullenweg and Automattic filed a motion to dismiss ...

A September 23 letter to WP Engine from Automattic's legal team suggests "a mere 8% royalty" on WP Engine's roughly $400 million in annual revenue, or about $32 million.

Automattic wants WP Engine to pay for using WordPress open-source technology. However, the hosting service demands that the for-profit company retract its accusations.

Remove a list of exiting WP Engine customers that Automattic was publicizing to show how many of WP Engine’s customers were leaving. “Restore WP Engine’s and Related Entities’ access to ...

WP Engine's legal action is primarily against Automattic but it also involves issues related to how WordPress.org resources are allegedly used to harm the hoster's reputation.

Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, asked rival hosting service WP Engine to hand over 8 percent of its revenue each month before igniting a very public battle over what you can and ...