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Automattic’s Legal Counsel Declares WP Engine Lawsuit Meritless

Automattic responds to WP Engine's lawsuit with a strong statement from lawyer Neal Katyal, asserting the claim is entirely meritless. The company looks forward to federal court's assessment of the...

Matt Mullenweg: Claiming Ownership of WordPress.org

Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, emphasizes his control over WordPress.org and the ongoing conflict with WP Engine. This article explores his vision for the platform amidst trademark disput...

WordPress Co-Founder Offers $30,000 to Employees Who Disagree

Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, pays employees up to $30,000 to resign amidst a dispute with WP Engine. 159 employees accepted the offer, most from the WordPress ecosystem division.

Automattic Seeks Revenue Share from WP Engine in WordPress Dispute

Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, proposed an 8% revenue cut from WP Engine in a contentious battle over open-source rights and trademark usage. Discover the implications and respons...

Tumblr to Migrate All Blogs to WordPress: What Users Need to Know

Automattic will migrate Tumblr's blogs to WordPress, ensuring a seamless experience for users. The transition aims to enhance feature development and stability across both platforms. Discover how t...