The WordPress trademark saga drags on.

One year after the WordPress fight began, WordPress.com owner Automattic has filed counterclaims against third-party host WP Engine. Automattic accuses WP Engine of “engaging in sustained trademark ...

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 ...

Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine in WordPress lawsuit, alleging trademark misuse

Automattic has filed counterclaims against WP Engine, alleging that the company — backed by private equity firm Silver Lake — ...
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Automattic CEO calls Tumblr acquisition his biggest failure

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-founder, Matt Mullenweg, recently dubbed the company's acquisition of Tumblr as his most ...

Automattic CEO calls Tumblr his ‘biggest failure’ so far

At WordCamp Canada 2025, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg called Tumblr his “biggest failure,” noting the challenge of ...

Mullenweg Talks About Commercially Motivating WordPress Companies

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg discussed ways to motivate companies to do the right thing for the community ...