London Drugs dropped the copyright levy on MP3 players Friday, and other retailers are considering similar action in the wake of a court ruling this week that found the fees illegal.

“We think it’s a very flawed levy,” said Wynne Powell, chief executive officer of Vancouver-based London Drugs, which has 62 stores across Western Canada. “We applaud the court decision, and we hope that the public of Canada will join us retailers who have vigorously fought this position and write their politicians and tell them not to introduce it back in another form.” [more @ www.globetechnology.com]

Posted Tuesday, December 21st, 2004 at 8:36 pm
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