MULLENWEG THREATENS CORPORATE TAKEOVER OF WP ENGINE

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, has escalated his conflict with WP Engine, demanding a more than 8% licensing deal for the use of WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks. This demand suggests a potential corporate takeover by Automattic, which is accusing WP Engine of perceived minimal contributions to the WordPress project. WP Engine has made counterclaims and attempts to mitigate the damage, but the conflict remains unresolved, with the possibility of a legal battle in the future.