Automattic demanded web host pay $32M annually for using WordPress trademark

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Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg called WP Engine "a cancer to WordPress".

"This is a case about abuse of power, extortion, and greed," the lawsuit said.

Hosting firm WP Engine sued Automattic and founder Matt Mullenweg in a complaint filed yesterday in US District Court for the Northern District of California.

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Author / Journalist: Jon Brodkin

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: Automattic Wordpress Wp engine Policy

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News Sentiment: Negative

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Published On: 2024-10-03 @ 21:17:05 (1 days ago)

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