US: Heinz defends Dip & Squeeze patent in lawsuit
By Michelle Russell | 20 August 2012
US ketchup maker Heinz has said it will "aggressively defend" its position against another lawsuit over its Dip & Squeeze condiment packets.
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US ketchup maker Heinz has said it will "aggressively defend" its position against another lawsuit over its Dip & Squeeze condiment packets.
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