In mid-September, Mullenweg criticized WP Engine, calling it a 'cancer to WordPress' for disabling users' ability to track revision history, which he deemed essential.
WP Engine retaliated with a cease-and-desist letter, claiming fair use of the WordPress trademark while asserting that Mullenweg threatened a 'scorched earth nuclear approach'.
In defense of the open-source mission, Mullenweg accused WP Engine's backer, Silver Lake, of insufficient contributions, arguing that their practices confuse users about brand association.
Automattic responded to WP Engine's cease-and-desist by claiming it violated trademark rules of WordPress and WooCommerce, escalating the legal skirmish.
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