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Lifetime's Schade talks patent battles

Published: June 12, 2012 6:00 am ET
Updated: June 12, 2012 12:00 am ET

Protecting patents and intellectual properties is A major challenge facing manufacturers in China. As such, U.S. processor Lifetime Products Inc. has been particularly active in filing Chinese patent lawsuits to protect its blow molded tables. Lifetime lawyer Tim Schade took time at China's Canton Fair to discuss ongoing battles with IP and patent rights in this Plastics News exclusive video. Schade is interviewed by PN's Guangzhou-based reporter Steve Toloken.

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