Notepad++ for Mac sparks trademark row as port rebrands to NextPad++
Ars Technica reports that the so‑called “Notepad++ for Mac” is not an official Notepad++ release; creator Don Ho says the Mac port by Andrey Letov uses the Notepad++ trademark without permission, prompting branding changes to NextPad++ and ongoing trademark dispute concerns. The project, described as an independent, AI-assisted port, is not officially supported by the original Notepad++ team and raises questions about ongoing updates and potential malware risks in unvetted ports.