Apple Says the DOJ's Proposed Antitrust Remedy Would Give Amazon a Competitive Edge
Apple has responded to the DOJ’s latest proposal for an antitrust remedy claiming that the latest proposal would give Amazon a competitive edge.
The DOJ has suggested that Apple drop its 30% royalty fee charged on eBooks sold through the apps of eBook retailers including Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. Apple lawyer Orin Snyder said that this would give, “Amazon a significant competitive advantage over Apple.”
Last week, the Justice Department filed emails between Steve Jobs and Phillip Schiller, which illustrated a connection between charging the royalty fee and fighting with Amazon over apps.
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