WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg is in a legal dispute with WP Engine over trademark violations and licensing issues.

WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg is in a legal dispute with Silver Lake, majority owner of WP Engine, over trademark violations and licensing issues. Mullenweg claims WP Engine has failed to negotiate fairly and is misrepresenting its role in the WordPress ecosystem. In response, WP Engine has filed a lawsuit against Mullenweg and Automattic. This conflict underscores the tension between open-source principles and commercial interests within the WordPress community.

October 05, 2024
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