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4 March 2021CopyrightMuireann Bolger

Canada media group tries to block sale of ‘pirate’ set-top boxes

Canadian media company Allarco Entertainment has requested an injunction preventing retailers including Best Buy and Staples from selling “pirate’ set-top boxes in their stores.

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