"How does Motorola plan to acquire patents related to lithium water batteries? Obtain patent licenses, acquire minimum application patents, or acquire all patents in a package?"

This is a conference room in the World Trade Tower, a landmark building in New York City that holds multiple world records in its own right.

If it weren't for Motorola's somewhat face-saving presence in the United States, it would not be easy to take a conference room in such a place.

There are nearly 20 people around the 100-square-meter conference room, which is the lineup of the two sides of the patent negotiation delegation of Xinke and Motorola.

The current Motorola is still not the future Motorola, although it has some advantages in on-board electronic technology, but in the United States it is not the first echelon of players at that level.

However, this does not affect Motorola's goal to become a top multinational company.

Motorola's negotiation team discussed for a while, and the technical director Addison said with a stern expression: "Of course, we want to acquire all the patents, please ask the Chinese side to quote a price for the water lithium battery technology." ”

Mao Qingzhu nodded slightly, and Ling Xiao was sitting next to him.

It's not that there are no people on the Chinese side who understand English, but Mao Qingzhu strongly demanded that an outsider be pushed to the front, which made many people puzzled.

However, he is the person in charge of the Chinese side designated by Hu Wenhai, and it is still permissible to make a little change on the premise of not affecting the general direction.

As for whether he will do anything unfavorable to Xinke, this Hu Wenhai and the people below don't have to worry.

Not to mention anything else, in Mao Qingzhu's eyes, what is standing behind Mr. Hu is the Air Force and even the entire Chinese ** side, he is so full that he dares to pit government departments and the poor and crazy army?

I don't want to see my sister-in-law in China again.

So in terms of details, Hu Wenhai gave him full power to play.

Ling Xiao swallowed his saliva and said a little nervously: "Regarding the complete set of patents for water lithium battery, our quotation is three billion US dollars. ”

“hat？”

Addison was about to jump to his feet, and shook his head like a madman who had thought about money: "Your offer is insincere!"

"Mr. Addison is right, we didn't have the idea of transferring lithium water technology. ”

Mao Qingzhu generously admitted it.

Three billion dollars.

It is said that if the technology used to acquire mature polymer lithium-ion secondary batteries in the nineties is about the same, for the time being, the technology is not too mature for the water lithium battery is indeed a little higher.

Well, well, not a little higher.

Normally, the $300 million price that Addison quoted once before is actually quite fair.

After all, due to the problem of voltage, the energy density of lithium water battery cannot be improved, but it has a certain cost-effective advantage compared with nickel-metal hydride battery, which is not a particularly revolutionary product.

"I really don't understand. Mr. EDITION: Why is Motorola reluctant to agree to become a Sin Tech agent in the United States?

"It can't be, we're Motorola. It's not a small company, how can it be an agent for a Chinese company?"

It was a young white man dressed in a slick dress, dressed in a well-cut suit, with a large back combed and an unknown ring of age on his hand, all details that showed that he was a man of great privilege.

"Can we understand Mr. Edgar's statement as discrimination against us?"

Mao Qingzhu tilted his head to participate in the negotiations, Edgar, this is the person who called Hu Wenhai to offer 30 million before, and no one expected that he would not receive any decent punishment.

Instead, he became a member of the negotiation team.

"No, don't get me wrong, we definitely didn't mean that. ”

Addison's face twitched, and he glared at Edgar fiercely.

"But being an agent for a foreign company is still a very ...... for Motorola."

Addison thought for a moment and said in embarrassment: "This is something that Motorola has not done before, and we must be cautious." For now. Motorola has no interest in being an agent for the time being. ”

"Well, I don't think you can force this kind of thing. ”

Mao Qingzhu closed the notepad in front of him, waved his hand, and stood up to leave.

The members of the Chinese negotiating team began to pack their belongings, but they did not show any regret for Motorola's refusal.

It's also said that today's sentence with Motorola broke down.

Tomorrow, I don't know how many battery manufacturers will come to the door to beg the Chinese side to be an agent.

To put it bluntly, Motorola did not refuse to be the agent of Xinke for reasons such as face or self-esteem, but because of tangible interests.

After all, this kind of thing is to be a business face, and there is no need to talk about the risks involved.

The key is that the bulk of the profit must be taken by the supplier according to the convention, and the agent will eat some leftovers.

If the agent has any opinions, it is a big deal for the supplier to change the agent.

The disproportion of inputs and outputs, as well as risks, is the root cause of Motorola's refusal.

As for the acquisition of a part of the patent.

Obtain a market "birth permit" for the water lithium battery in your own hands

This option is not in Motorola's options.

The reason is very simple, don't forget that Xinke has the legendary "lithium iron phosphate lithium water battery" in his hands

technology, but it is claimed to have a better effect than lithium manganese oxide lithium battery technology, and there is also the half-concealed thin film lithium water battery technology.

No one knows how deep the accumulation of Xinke company in water lithium battery technology is, if it is just a quasi-life certificate, what if it is put on the market and slapped to death by a better product?

Therefore, there is no middle way for Motorola to either acquire all the patent barriers of lithium battery water, or to abandon lithium battery technology.

Of course, Addison regretted the breakdown of the negotiations.

However, he is only the head of the technical department, and the advantages of the Chinese in water lithium battery technology are too great, and he actually does not have much interest in investing.

"Well, unfortunately, we'll only have to see you in court. ”

Addison shrugged his shoulders and Edgar on the side.

As a representative of the Ministry of Justice, since the two sides can no longer talk at this time, of course, it is time to close the door and let the dog go.

"Haha, I'll just say, what to negotiate with the Chinese?"

Edgar laughed, mocked Addison's helplessness, and then pulled out an official letter.

"Regarding the definition of lithium water battery technology and its patents and related patents, our Motorola will file an invalidation lawsuit in the Chicago District Court. The parties and attorneys of China ST are requested to go to the Edgar & Hoover Firm in Chicago within 15 days to negotiate a settlement, otherwise we will formally file a lawsuit. ”

Edgar was a little triumphant, these plaid fools in the technical department, didn't they want the legal department in the end?

The United States is ruled by lawyers, ahem, wrong!

It is the rule of law.

As long as the vicious dog of the law is released, large companies will naturally be invincible.

The best outcome was that the lawsuit was won, and ST's patent barriers were declared invalid.

When the time comes, when everyone stands on the starting line, they will not believe in the scientific and technological strength of the United States, and they will not be able to outperform a Chinese company.

Even if you lose the lawsuit, the patent lawsuit is the most time-consuming and money-consuming, and it is easy to lose three or five dollars.

Three to five years from now, ST's patent barriers may not be as solid as they are today.

With a smile on the corner of his mouth, Edgar said with a seemingly kind smile: "If you need to build a good law, I can introduce a few good law firms in Chicago." While we at Edgar Hoover are the best in Chicago, there are always some not-so-bad ones that can cause us a little bit of trouble. ”

"Oh, this one. ”

After listening to the translation, Mao Qingzhu added the official letter handed over, smiled and refused: "If it is within fifteen days, please send the official letter to the legal department of Grumman Company in New York." Because in the future, the company will likely share a part of the water lithium battery patent with Grumman, and cooperate in the development of the third generation of water lithium battery technology......"

"Wait a minute!"

Addison's eyes widened, and after hearing the semi-simultaneous interpretation of the translator, he interrupted Mao Qingzhu's words regardless of business etiquette.

"ST is willing to work with Grumman to develop the third-generation water lithium battery technology?

Mao Qingzhu seemed to be a little puzzled by Addison's problem, and said strangely: "Of course, this is according to the contract, according to the proportion of R&D investment in the division of the patent ownership of the third-generation water lithium battery." ”

Addison was a little incredulous, and hurriedly asked, "Is ST only willing to cooperate with Grumman, or is it not specific to a specific company?"

"Well, I guess it's specific to Grumman. ”

Mao Qingzhu's words blew out the flame of hope in Addison's eyes, and then the next sentence made him burn again.

"Because if Motorola gives up acting as an agent for Xinke's Golden Dragon battery, Grumman will take over the business. The joint development of the three generations of water lithium battery is a heavy concession made so that the agency can enter the market with peace of mind......"

Before Mao Qingzhu finished speaking, Addison interrupted him again: "Then if Motorola is willing to act as an agent for King Long Battery, does this condition also apply to us?"

"What's this—"

Mao Qingzhu smiled silently, and the lawyer's letter in Edgar's hand.

Without saying a word, Addison snatched the official letter in his hand under Edgar's surprised gaze, and immediately tore it to shreds!

Mao Qingzhu was slightly stunned on the surface, and stretched out his right hand to Addison with a smile.

Stupid Motorola, this is a self-jumping into the pit, right?

(To be continued.)

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