Josh Houben and Webmates.io: Extortion & Trademark Infringement
Josh Houben and his company Webmates.io have falsely used Workbase's trademarked logo and attempted to extort us through a fake Google review. We are taking legal action to protect our brand and ensure accountability for these unethical practices.
No Business Relationship Between Workbase Platforms and Josh Houben / Webmates.io
Josh (Joshua) Houben, owner of Webmates.io (formerly Flowcurve and/or Atomic Designs), has illegally used the Workbase trademarked logo on his company’s website without permission. By doing this, he falsely implied a business relationship between Webmates.io and Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o.—a relationship that has never existed.
This unauthorized usage is not just a breach of intellectual property law; it is an intentional attempt to deceive potential clients into believing Webmates.io has some form of endorsement or collaboration with Workbase. We want to make it unequivocally clear: Workbase has never had any association with Josh Houben, Webmates.io, or Flowcurve.
Extortion Attempt via fabricated Google Review
After posting a false and defamatory Google review about Workbase, Josh Houben demanded a sum of USD 7,500 for its removal. He threatened us with further reputational damage if we did not comply with his extortion demand, a clear act of blackmail and unethical business behavior.
We have taken immediate action by filing a formal police report in NRW, Germany (case number: 241021-1745-i6211193) against Josh Houben for this extortion attempt. Legal action is now underway to address these serious issues.
Legal Action and Compensation for Damages
Due to the unauthorized use of our trademark and the extortion attempt, Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. is pursuing legal action against Josh Houben and Webmates.io. We are seeking compensation for the damages caused to our brand, including:
The unauthorized use of our logo and false claims of partnership.
The defamatory fake review that has negatively impacted our reputation.
Full recovery of legal expenses involved in addressing this matter.
A Warning to Potential Clients of Josh Houben and Webmates.io
We strongly caution potential clients who may be considering working with Josh Houben or Webmates.io. His actions demonstrate a pattern of dishonest business practices—using other companies’ intellectual property without permission, making false claims, and attempting to extort money through fake reviews.
If you are evaluating Webmates.io or Flowcurve, we urge you to thoroughly investigate and proceed with caution. His unethical behavior towards Workbase Platforms may be a red flag for anyone considering doing business with him.
No Business Relationship Between Workbase Platforms and Josh Houben / Webmates.io
Josh (Joshua) Houben, owner of Webmates.io (formerly Flowcurve and/or Atomic Designs), has illegally used the Workbase trademarked logo on his company’s website without permission. By doing this, he falsely implied a business relationship between Webmates.io and Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o.—a relationship that has never existed.
This unauthorized usage is not just a breach of intellectual property law; it is an intentional attempt to deceive potential clients into believing Webmates.io has some form of endorsement or collaboration with Workbase. We want to make it unequivocally clear: Workbase has never had any association with Josh Houben, Webmates.io, or Flowcurve.
Extortion Attempt via fabricated Google Review
After posting a false and defamatory Google review about Workbase, Josh Houben demanded a sum of USD 7,500 for its removal. He threatened us with further reputational damage if we did not comply with his extortion demand, a clear act of blackmail and unethical business behavior.
We have taken immediate action by filing a formal police report in NRW, Germany (case number: 241021-1745-i6211193) against Josh Houben for this extortion attempt. Legal action is now underway to address these serious issues.
Legal Action and Compensation for Damages
Due to the unauthorized use of our trademark and the extortion attempt, Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. is pursuing legal action against Josh Houben and Webmates.io. We are seeking compensation for the damages caused to our brand, including:
The unauthorized use of our logo and false claims of partnership.
The defamatory fake review that has negatively impacted our reputation.
Full recovery of legal expenses involved in addressing this matter.
A Warning to Potential Clients of Josh Houben and Webmates.io
We strongly caution potential clients who may be considering working with Josh Houben or Webmates.io. His actions demonstrate a pattern of dishonest business practices—using other companies’ intellectual property without permission, making false claims, and attempting to extort money through fake reviews.
If you are evaluating Webmates.io or Flowcurve, we urge you to thoroughly investigate and proceed with caution. His unethical behavior towards Workbase Platforms may be a red flag for anyone considering doing business with him.
No Business Relationship Between Workbase Platforms and Josh Houben / Webmates.io
Josh (Joshua) Houben, owner of Webmates.io (formerly Flowcurve and/or Atomic Designs), has illegally used the Workbase trademarked logo on his company’s website without permission. By doing this, he falsely implied a business relationship between Webmates.io and Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o.—a relationship that has never existed.
This unauthorized usage is not just a breach of intellectual property law; it is an intentional attempt to deceive potential clients into believing Webmates.io has some form of endorsement or collaboration with Workbase. We want to make it unequivocally clear: Workbase has never had any association with Josh Houben, Webmates.io, or Flowcurve.
Extortion Attempt via fabricated Google Review
After posting a false and defamatory Google review about Workbase, Josh Houben demanded a sum of USD 7,500 for its removal. He threatened us with further reputational damage if we did not comply with his extortion demand, a clear act of blackmail and unethical business behavior.
We have taken immediate action by filing a formal police report in NRW, Germany (case number: 241021-1745-i6211193) against Josh Houben for this extortion attempt. Legal action is now underway to address these serious issues.
Legal Action and Compensation for Damages
Due to the unauthorized use of our trademark and the extortion attempt, Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. is pursuing legal action against Josh Houben and Webmates.io. We are seeking compensation for the damages caused to our brand, including:
The unauthorized use of our logo and false claims of partnership.
The defamatory fake review that has negatively impacted our reputation.
Full recovery of legal expenses involved in addressing this matter.
A Warning to Potential Clients of Josh Houben and Webmates.io
We strongly caution potential clients who may be considering working with Josh Houben or Webmates.io. His actions demonstrate a pattern of dishonest business practices—using other companies’ intellectual property without permission, making false claims, and attempting to extort money through fake reviews.
If you are evaluating Webmates.io or Flowcurve, we urge you to thoroughly investigate and proceed with caution. His unethical behavior towards Workbase Platforms may be a red flag for anyone considering doing business with him.
No Business Relationship Between Workbase Platforms and Josh Houben / Webmates.io
Josh (Joshua) Houben, owner of Webmates.io (formerly Flowcurve and/or Atomic Designs), has illegally used the Workbase trademarked logo on his company’s website without permission. By doing this, he falsely implied a business relationship between Webmates.io and Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o.—a relationship that has never existed.
This unauthorized usage is not just a breach of intellectual property law; it is an intentional attempt to deceive potential clients into believing Webmates.io has some form of endorsement or collaboration with Workbase. We want to make it unequivocally clear: Workbase has never had any association with Josh Houben, Webmates.io, or Flowcurve.
Extortion Attempt via fabricated Google Review
After posting a false and defamatory Google review about Workbase, Josh Houben demanded a sum of USD 7,500 for its removal. He threatened us with further reputational damage if we did not comply with his extortion demand, a clear act of blackmail and unethical business behavior.
We have taken immediate action by filing a formal police report in NRW, Germany (case number: 241021-1745-i6211193) against Josh Houben for this extortion attempt. Legal action is now underway to address these serious issues.
Legal Action and Compensation for Damages
Due to the unauthorized use of our trademark and the extortion attempt, Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. is pursuing legal action against Josh Houben and Webmates.io. We are seeking compensation for the damages caused to our brand, including:
The unauthorized use of our logo and false claims of partnership.
The defamatory fake review that has negatively impacted our reputation.
Full recovery of legal expenses involved in addressing this matter.
A Warning to Potential Clients of Josh Houben and Webmates.io
We strongly caution potential clients who may be considering working with Josh Houben or Webmates.io. His actions demonstrate a pattern of dishonest business practices—using other companies’ intellectual property without permission, making false claims, and attempting to extort money through fake reviews.
If you are evaluating Webmates.io or Flowcurve, we urge you to thoroughly investigate and proceed with caution. His unethical behavior towards Workbase Platforms may be a red flag for anyone considering doing business with him.
Conclusion
At Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o., we will continue to protect our brand, reputation, and clients from unethical actions like those of Josh Houben and Webmates.io. The unauthorized use of our trademark and extortion attempts are serious violations that we are addressing through the legal system. We will seek full accountability and compensation for the harm caused by these actions.
If you have encountered similar misleading claims or unethical behavior from Josh Houben or Webmates.io, we urge you to contact us or report the incidents to the appropriate authorities. Workbase Platforms remains committed to transparency, trust, and protecting the integrity of our brand.
Frequent Questions
Did Workbase ever have a business relationship with Josh Houben or Webmates.io?
No, Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has never had any business relationship with Josh Houben, Webmates.io, or any of his affiliated companies. Any claims to the contrary are false and misleading.
Did Workbase ever have a business relationship with Josh Houben or Webmates.io?
No, Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has never had any business relationship with Josh Houben, Webmates.io, or any of his affiliated companies. Any claims to the contrary are false and misleading.
Did Workbase ever have a business relationship with Josh Houben or Webmates.io?
No, Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has never had any business relationship with Josh Houben, Webmates.io, or any of his affiliated companies. Any claims to the contrary are false and misleading.
How did Josh Houben use the Workbase logo without permission?
Josh Houben and his company, Webmates.io, illegally used the Workbase trademarked logo on their website, falsely implying a business relationship with Workbase. This use was unauthorized and misleading to potential clients.
How did Josh Houben use the Workbase logo without permission?
Josh Houben and his company, Webmates.io, illegally used the Workbase trademarked logo on their website, falsely implying a business relationship with Workbase. This use was unauthorized and misleading to potential clients.
How did Josh Houben use the Workbase logo without permission?
Josh Houben and his company, Webmates.io, illegally used the Workbase trademarked logo on their website, falsely implying a business relationship with Workbase. This use was unauthorized and misleading to potential clients.
What legal actions is Workbase taking against Josh Houben and Webmates.io?
Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has filed a formal police report and is pursuing legal action against Josh Houben and Webmates.io for unauthorized use of our trademark, defamation, and extortion. We are seeking compensation for the damage caused to our brand.
What legal actions is Workbase taking against Josh Houben and Webmates.io?
Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has filed a formal police report and is pursuing legal action against Josh Houben and Webmates.io for unauthorized use of our trademark, defamation, and extortion. We are seeking compensation for the damage caused to our brand.
What legal actions is Workbase taking against Josh Houben and Webmates.io?
Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has filed a formal police report and is pursuing legal action against Josh Houben and Webmates.io for unauthorized use of our trademark, defamation, and extortion. We are seeking compensation for the damage caused to our brand.
What was the extortion attempt involving the fake Google review?
Josh Houben posted a false and defamatory Google review about Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. and demanded USD 7,500 to remove it, threatening further reputational harm if we did not comply. This is considered extortion, and we have taken legal action against him for this.
What was the extortion attempt involving the fake Google review?
Josh Houben posted a false and defamatory Google review about Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. and demanded USD 7,500 to remove it, threatening further reputational harm if we did not comply. This is considered extortion, and we have taken legal action against him for this.
What was the extortion attempt involving the fake Google review?
Josh Houben posted a false and defamatory Google review about Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. and demanded USD 7,500 to remove it, threatening further reputational harm if we did not comply. This is considered extortion, and we have taken legal action against him for this.
How can I ensure that I’m not misled by false claims about Workbase?
To avoid being misled by false claims, always verify the legitimacy of business relationships and endorsements. Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has no association with Josh Houben or Webmates.io, and we encourage potential clients to contact us directly if they encounter suspicious claims.
How can I ensure that I’m not misled by false claims about Workbase?
To avoid being misled by false claims, always verify the legitimacy of business relationships and endorsements. Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has no association with Josh Houben or Webmates.io, and we encourage potential clients to contact us directly if they encounter suspicious claims.
How can I ensure that I’m not misled by false claims about Workbase?
To avoid being misled by false claims, always verify the legitimacy of business relationships and endorsements. Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. has no association with Josh Houben or Webmates.io, and we encourage potential clients to contact us directly if they encounter suspicious claims.
How can I report similar misconduct by Josh Houben or Webmates.io?
If you have encountered misleading claims or unethical behavior from Josh Houben or Webmates.io, you can report the incident to the appropriate authorities or reach out to Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. directly for further guidance.
How can I report similar misconduct by Josh Houben or Webmates.io?
If you have encountered misleading claims or unethical behavior from Josh Houben or Webmates.io, you can report the incident to the appropriate authorities or reach out to Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. directly for further guidance.
How can I report similar misconduct by Josh Houben or Webmates.io?
If you have encountered misleading claims or unethical behavior from Josh Houben or Webmates.io, you can report the incident to the appropriate authorities or reach out to Workbase Platforms Sp. z o.o. directly for further guidance.