Apple is trying to introduce a legislation that would see the computer giant receive up to ten per cent of wholesale profits from third party iPod accessory retailers.
The legislation revolves around the new "Made for iPod" certification logo introduced at the Macworld Expo in January.
Apple wants all accessory retailers to have to comply to the rules outlined in the certification that, according to Apple, will help consumers only purchase official properly-functioning iPod accessories.
A number of accessory designers have reportedly already agreed to the provisional terms, among them, market leaders Griffin Technology and Belkin.
The proposal will certainly broaden Apple's industry dominance but should also benefit consumers.
The legislation, if officially approved, is likely to take full effect by July of this year.
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