WordPress Foundation and WooCommerce Join Countersuit Against WP Engine, Alleging Trademark Infringement and False Advertising

The WordPress Foundation and WooCommerce have joined Automattic and Matt Mullenweg in countersuing WP Engine, accusing the hosting company of trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition in a court filing that puts WP Engine’s use of the WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks under scrutiny. Filed October 23 in the U.S. District Court, the counterclaims allege WP Engine…

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