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

Published on Friday, October 24, 2025 by TechCrunch | Found on Glideslope.ai

Automattic has filed counterclaims against WP Engine, alleging that the company — backed by private equity firm Silver Lake — misused WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks, misled users, and undermined the open source community.

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