WP Engine, Mullenweg and WordPress
WP Engine Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Automattic over Mullenweg’s “Cancer” Comments
Hosting provider WP Engine has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Automattic over Matt Mullenweg's derogatory remarks on the company.
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WP Engine hits back after Automattic CEO calls it 'cancer'
The letter [PDF] claims that Mullenweg called WP Engine a "cancer" and privately threatened to disparage the company if it failed to pay Automattic tens of millions of dollars annually – an amount the letter characterizes as an "astronomical and extortionate monetary demand."
Mullenweg: WP Engine Filed Legal Action Against WordPress
Matt Mullenweg announces WordPress is being sued by web host over disagreement over claims of trademark violations
Legal ping-pong in the WordPress world continues as Automattic sends WP Engine a cease-and-desist letter alleging trademark infringement
The brouhaha in the WordPress community looks likely to escalate into a legal battle around trademarks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
WP Engine fires back after Automattic CEO calls it a 'Cancer' to WordPress
Cease'n'desist letter claims top boss demanded tens of millions for trademark license Updated  WordPress hosting service WP Engine on Monday sent a cease and desist letter to WordPress maker Automattic,
WP Engine C&D Alleges “Coercive Threats” By Mullenweg
WP Engine C&D cites Mullenweg's "coercive threats" of "scorched earth nuclear approach" if tens of millions of dollars not paid
WP Engine sends cease-and-desist letter to Automattic over Mullenweg’s comments
Mullenweg, who co-created WordPress, last week criticized WP Engine for raking in profits without giving much back to the open source project.
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 Automattic asking its CEO to stop publicly trashing WP Engine,
Matt Mullenweg calls WP Engine a ‘cancer to WordPress’ and urges community to switch providers
Matt Mullenweg unleashed a no-holds-barred tirade at WP Engine, which has been commercializing WordPress since 2010.
WordPress co-founder calls WP Engine a "cancer," claiming they're profiting off "confusion"
WP Engine is a major WordPress hosting provider that has been commercializing the open-source WordPress project since 2010.
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Matt Mullenweg Critizes WP Engine at WordCamp US 2024
WordPress co-founder, Matt Mullenweg slammed WP Engine at the WordCamp US 2024 event and a blog post that followed shortly.
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Matt Mullenweg’s Keynote Sparks Backlash Over Web Host Critique
WordCamp USA concluded recently with a keynote address from Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress.org and CEO of Automattic, that has since ignited a considerable backlash from the WordPress ...