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How does this work with anti competition?

The Sherman Antitrust Act would prohibit printer manufacturers from engaging in anti-competitive practices such as locking out third-party printer cartridges. Under the law, monopolistic or anti-competitive practices are illegal and may be subject to government enforcement.

To quote the sherman act "Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is declared to be illegal" (Shermanj Antitrust Act, 15 U.S.C.A. § 1).

Sherman anti trust act: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Antitrust_Act

https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/gui...




Captured FTC regulators likely won't do anything.




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