Engadget: 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 lawsuit against the company, it claims investment from private equity firm Silver Lake led WP Engine to […]
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Automattic files counterclaims in WP Engine trademark dispute: Automattic alleges trademark misappropriation and bad faith by WP Engine following Silver Lake's acquisition, detailing extensive counterclaims filed October 23, 2025. https://ppc.land/automattic-files-counterclaims-in-wp-engine-trademark-dispute/ #Automattic #WPEngine #TrademarkDispute #Counterclaims #LegalNews
Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine in WordPress lawsuit, alleging trademark misuse
Automattic Files Sweeping Counterclaims Against WP Engine, Alleging Trademark Misuse and Deceptive Branding
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Missed this recent news about antitrust, monopolization, and extortion claims by WP Engine against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg.
"WP Engine filed a Second Amended Complaint against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg, bringing six claims back into play."
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/wp-engine-vs-automattic-mullenweg-is-back-in-play/557905/
Search Engine Journal: WP Engine Vs Automattic & Mullenweg Is Back In Play. “Although [Matt] Mullenweg blogged last month that the ruling was a ‘significant milestone,’ that’s somewhat of an overstatement because the court had, in fact, dismissed the counts related to antitrust and monopolization with leave to amend, allowing WP Engine to amend and refile its complaint, which it has now done.”
WP Engine vs Automattic: The Battle Over WordPress Control Heats Up Again https://www.boldoutlook.com/wpengine-automattic-wordpress-battle-heats-up-again/
This past Friday, September 12, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a motion to dismiss in WP Engine v Automattic and the case… soldiers on.
#WordPress #Uncategorized #Automattic #WPEngine
https://www.wpnews.io/the-motion-to-dismiss-a-win-for-wp-engine/
Search Engine Journal: WP Engine Vs. Automattic: Rulings Preserve WP Engine’s Lawsuit. “The judge overseeing the legal battle between WP Engine versus Automattic and Matt Mullenweg issued a ruling that fully dismissed two of WP Engine’s claims, allowed several to proceed, and gave WP Engine the chance to amend others.”
A federal court is considering Automattic’s bid to dismiss most of WP Engine’s lawsuit, following a hearing that probed monopoly claims and Matt Mullenweg’s public attacks on the company.
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Further developments in the #wordpresss #wpengine legal battle
https://mastodon.scot/@decembr14/115208031200968993
“U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, a Joe Biden appointee, denied Automattic and Mullenweg’s bid to strike or dismiss claims including defamation, trade libel, unjust enrichment and intentional interference with contractual and economic relations claims. She partly granted dismissal of antitrust and one Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claim, both with leave to amend.”
Via @ianb:
“Even if this case ends with a complete victory for Mullenweg and Automattic, his actions have shaken my support of — and faith in — the WordPress ecosystem. The original dispute is something I can understand. Mullenweg’s response, however, remains alarming. Actions do not need to be illegal for them to be wrong.”
https://pxlnv.com/linklog/judge-dismisses-some-wpengine-claims/
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#WPEngine, Inc. contro #Automattic Inc: Automattic e Matt Mullenweg evitano le accuse di monopolio ed estorsione, ma continuano altre accuse
Un giudice federale della California ha consegnato ai leader di #WordPress una vittoria schiacciante il 12 settembre 2025, respingendo le accuse più gravi in una causa che ha scosso il mondo della creazione di siti web come abuso di monopolio ed estorsione.
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69221176/169/wpengine-inc-v-automattic-inc/
Is it me or is it quiet on the Wordpress & WP-Engine front? Dust settled?
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Latest offender, WPEngine. Support guides tell you to remove apex (ALIAS) records and any other associated AAAA records. Their wp.wpenginepowered.com record only resolves A (no AAAA to be found anywhere). This is such poor form in 2025. #ipv6 #wpengine
Au fait, quelqu’un a des nouvelles au sujet du conflit entre #WordPress et #WPEngine ?
Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Went to War Over WordPress, by @photomatt and @nilaypatel (@verge):
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