Apple Forcing Accessory Makers Into Agreements That Ban the Use of Leaked Designs

Apple is forcing third party accessory makers into signing agreements that prevent them from seeking information about future Apple devices.
The company is threatening to pull their products from the Apple Store if they don't comply.


On one hand, the agreement dangled the loss of “future business opportunities that Apple and/or its affiliates may present to you” as a potential consequence of violating or not signing the agreement. On the other hand, signing and following it could lead to months-long delays in making accessories like cases available, during the time of year when those cases were most needed and demanded by customers.

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