China, and several other countries, have "interesting" patent laws that make it difficult, if not impossible to protect your products from being knocked off. The good news is that for the most part, the knock offs are c#$p and most purchasers either ignore them or never buy again. The bad news is, it is almost impossible to fight the patent issue. That's a good reason for getting close to your customers and prospects and helping them understand the value of "the real thing." And that's what Todd has done and is doing.