Synopsys controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Reported investigation over China technology transfers
Reports said the U.S. Department of Commerce was examining whether Synopsys technology had been transferred unlawfully to Chinese entities subject to U.S. restrictions. The supplied reference material does not establish a final enforcement finding.
2002
Avanti software litigation
Synopsys acquired Avanti while Avanti was involved in litigation with Cadence over alleged software theft. Synopsys settled the dispute with Cadence for approximately $265 million, and Avanti was merged into Synopsys.