Bunyan Corp.has patented a revolutionary chainsaw.To maximize the revenues from its patent and recover its research and development expenses,Bunyan requires other manufacturers that make the chainsaw under license from Bunyan to adhere to a minimum price schedule.Bunyan also requires its retail dealers to adhere to a minimum resale price schedule.The Justice Department has challenged Bunyan's marketing practices as unlawful.Is the challenge valid? Explain your reasoning.

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The Answer of Bunyan Corp.has patented a revolutionary chainsaw.To maximize the revenues from its patent and recover its research and development expenses,Bunyan requires other manufacturers that make the chainsaw under license from Bunyan to adhere to a minimum price schedule.Bunyan also requires its retail dealers to adhere to a minimum resale price schedule.The Justice Department has challenged Bunyan's marketing practices as unlawful.Is the challenge valid? Explain your reasoning.