Match CEO Downplays Intimidation Accusations in Bumble Brawl

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Match Group Inc. CEO Mandy Ginsberg shot down speculation that the company’s lawsuit against Bumble is meant to strong-arm its way into an acquisition.

The intellectual property lawsuit isn’t about deals but about defending the technology and brand that Tinder is built on, Ginsberg said in a phone interview.