Synaptics demands open-source DisplayLink driver’s removal, VideoCardz reports

Developer Mike Lothian asked Synaptics for help with his Claude-assisted Linux DisplayLink driver and received a cease-and-desist notice alleging infringement of two patents, VideoCardz reports. The outlet says Synaptics also threatened to bill him for documenting its infringement claims. Vino’s GitHub repository is now offline, but Lothian disputes the allegations, and no court has established infringement, according to the report.