Catherine faithfully carried out Link's orders, and she was open to issuing a statement in Link's name that he was going to sue C&C's Hull Donald for defamation.

But this statement gives outsiders the impression that Link is diverting attention. Because no one is going to sue a third party when they are faced with a lawsuit. That would cause you a lot of trouble for yourself. Even if they really want to sue, normal people will first solve the current lawsuit and then work on another one.

If Link were a normal person, the most he should have said would be to reserve the right to pursue the lawsuit, rather than rush to sue immediately.

People who don't know the inside story see it that way. Even Link's friends advised him not to be provoked by that Hoole.

Donald scoffed even more at his statement, saying: "If he says I slandered him, maybe he will have to reconcile with Luke Truss before it is possible." But if they reconciled, doesn't that mean that he is infringing?"

The implication is that Link is infringing. He's right. And he also denigrated Blue Lagoon wines on his social networking sites.

Donald's words may give Luke Truss confidence. He also thinks that Link is so impulsive because he is forced to do things by pressure. In his opinion, his strategy worked. As long as he continues to put pressure on Link. Link would soon give in and then offer him a settlement.

However, he also knew that even if Link was succumbed, it would be difficult for him to swallow such a big benefit with his strength alone. So he hopes to find the Alliance.

He used his Truss II grape patent as capital to lobby other wealthy wineries. It is proposed to breed and promote the Terras II grape seed together.

He described to his lobbyists a promising picture of the sale of grape seedlings. The market for billions of grape seedlings around the world. And he believes that Truss 2 can sell for $30 a plant, or even more: "It's a super grape that can make a gold medal wine in two years." And it's super adaptable to the environment. ”

According to him, if such a grape seed is cultivated, even if it is sold for fifty dollars a plant, there will be no market. And with the patent in his hand, he doesn't have to worry that others can breed privately. It was a long-term, extremely lucrative business.

But Link had less than three days left for him to rejoice.

On the third day after Link learned that he had been indicted. His three personal lawyers completed the task. They all carry evidence signed by the relevant authorities. Those things are mostly some photos and text descriptions. Those things also don't say whether the grapes that Link planted are the so-called Truss II grapes.

However, there is a considerable discrepancy between the appearance of the grapes in that document and the photos and descriptions on the patent.

This thing can prove that the grapes that Link planted are not Truss II grapes. Then Luke Truss's lawsuit loses its premise.

After Link got the results, he immediately flew to California to find Charlie Gaovani. At this time, he still needs to use his connections. Otherwise, after this evidence is handed over, it is not known when it will be reviewed.

Charlie has extensive connections in California's judicial circles, and he also has a dad who is governor. Even if he is not the governor of California, California officials will sell some face.

So the evidence that Link had turned in was quickly verified. The court called in experts in botanicals.

Several experts compared the photographs and descriptions of the two pieces of evidence and came to one conclusion: "The leaves of the Terras II grape are serrated at the edges, the apex of the middle lobes is sharp, the ratio of the length to width of the pointed leaves is almost 1.2 to 1, and the back is sparsely hairy." The leaf edges of the Blue Lagoon grape are densely serrated and fine, the tips of the middle lobes are sharper and longer, the length to width ratio of the leaves is 1.5 to 1, and the back of the leaves is densely hairy and light purple. It can't be the same grape variety. ”

One of the experts said: "This is the first time I've been to such a variety as the Blue Lagoon grape. I think it's a whole new breed. ”

The court took the expert's appraisal and formally decided not to accept Luke Truss's lawsuit against Link. At the same time, of course, the ban on the protective sale of Blue Lagoon wines was lifted.

Without Charlie's help, Link would never have been able to do everything so quickly, so he had to sincerely say to Charlie when he left California, "Charlie, I owe you a big favor this time." ”

Charlie laughed and said, "In theory, you are my employer. Doing things for you is also considered to be the way it should be. ”

"But I'm not going to pay you any more!" Link laughed. "Anyway, all you can get now is a thank you. But I hope I'll repay you one day. ”

Charlie smiled and said, "Maybe soon." He whispered. "I plan to run for California next year. ”

"Not a federal congressman?"

"I need to accumulate. ”

Link thought about it for a moment and understood what he meant. If he can win the election, then he can use his father's connections to make it easy to stay in California. Of course, he also needs financial support. If Giovanni Sr. succeeds in being re-elected governor of New Mexico, he may be able to run for federal legislature in two years' time. In his forties, he may be eligible to run for governor and senator. If he can get to that position, he may even be able to reach the highest position in the United States.

If the cooperation is pleasant, it is not impossible for Link to support him.

Link's plane was still waiting for the command to take off. Luke Truss receives a call from the court. He was formally informed by the court that he would not file a case against Link Hans for infringement of all his patents on viticulture. And his application for a protective ban on the sale of Blue Lagoon wines has been withdrawn.

Truss was stunned. He had only been dreaming of a billionaire for a few days, like a colored bubble punctured in the dark night, and there was no color at all.

He repeatedly asked why. But the court staff only told him that the defense had produced favorable evidence to prove that the grapes they had grown were not Truss II grapes.

"How could it not be? How could it be?" said Truss after being hung up by the court clerk with the words 'disbelief' written all over her face.

He clearly investigated and found it clear that Link Hans had not bought vines from anywhere else except for 10,000 grapes from him.

So he contacted his lawyer and went to the court together. Apply to see Link's evidence before the court. In the U.S., both parties have the right to view the evidence submitted by the other party. This was required by law, so the court did not refuse his request.

As a result, he saw the purple vines in the photo, and the completely different leaves. He wanted to say it wasn't grapes. Because he has studied grapes for more than ten years, whether it is an artificial domesticated grape or a wild grape, as long as it has been discovered by humans, he has seen it. But the grapes in this photo were something he had never seen before.

But when he saw the signatures on the evidence, he didn't dare to say that it was fake evidence. Because it is a federally recognized review that is sufficient for the issuance of a certificate by an institution. This certificate can be used to apply for GI certification for agricultural products.

But even so, he still can't accept this reality.

He has been camping in Jiji for the past three days, wanting to make a fortune on his Truss II. He has even said that he has moved a wealthy winery owner to invest in him. According to his assumption, Link will definitely not last long in order to sell wine, and will soon take the initiative to reconcile with him. At that time, he will be able to claim compensation and get the seedlings again.

He couldn't figure out why his vines had suddenly become super grapes when they got into Link's hands.

He thought about it for several days and finally decided that Link's grapes produced good wine grapes because they were propagated by cuttings, which changed the characteristics of the grapes. So as long as he gets the rattan and propagates it by cuttings, he can get the same high-quality grape seedlings as the Blue Lagoon grapes. But now Link has submitted evidence that it is not a change in traits, but a dramatic change in the main traits.

But he still thinks it's his Truss II: "My evidence proves that he only bought vines from me, so his grapes can only be Truss II." Even if the external characteristics of these grapes have changed, they have evolved from Truss II. That's also an infringement. ”

"The defense did not deny that the vines were bought from you. However, the evidence you have submitted cannot prove that the grapes grown by the defendant were cultivated from your patented variety. Unless you can find more sufficient evidence to prove that the Blue Lagoon grapes are infringing, our court cannot file a case. ”

What evidence could Truss find for a moment to prove that? And even if he took two grapes to compare genes, a discerning person would know that the results of the comparison might be the same.

And his purpose was not really to collect Link's royalties all the time. Because he knew it wasn't practical. If he goes to court, he is not sure that he will win. Now that Link has come up with such evidence, he doesn't even have a chance to win.

His purpose was simply to keep Link under constant pressure and to make the Blue Lagoon unsellable. As long as he can do this, he has a chance to achieve his goal.

So he offered again: "I will prove it." But before I could prove it, I applied for a protective restriction on the sale of Blue Lagoon wines. ”

The court clerk who received him looked at him like an idiot and said, "Mr. Truss." You know, we can't accept an application until you submit evidence that it is likely that a product may infringe a patent. ”

In fact, the court's previous restrictions on the sale of Blue Lagoon wine were somewhat inappropriate. However, with Truss's contract, the court is also reasonable. But now that contract serves as evidence. The court did not dare to make something out of nothing.

Truss's lawyer said: "We need a little time to think about whether to drop the lawsuit. ”

He pulled Telles in a quiet place and said, "Luke, what do you think now, do you want to continue or withdraw the lawsuit?" he paused and said. "If you're going to continue to prosecute, you have to have more evidence. ”

Where does Truss still have evidence? All the vines were sold to Link, and he didn't even keep any samples. His only evidence is that what he sold to Link in the first place was indeed Truss II.

"Our witnesses can be the vines we sold to Link Hans are all Truss II. The workers who dig the vines can attest to that. ”

"I know. And we've already submitted those testimonies to the courts. But now they are not convincing enough for the courts. ”

"I can't drop the lawsuit!"

"No, listen to Luke. You must now withdraw the lawsuit because there is no precedent for your claim. But we can sue for a claim in the future. ”

"What are we going to do?"

"Suing Link Hans for using Truss II to breed a new grape variety is also an infringement. However, such infringement is difficult to establish at present. So we can't apply for protection. ”

Truss left the courthouse in a trance. He couldn't accept that the dream he had had for a few days was shattered. He thought he should become a celebrity in the wine industry, make a lot of money on wine estates, and be a guest at the same time. He should become a billionaire and become a man in a few years.

So he followed the advice of his lawyer and decided to file another infringement lawsuit against Link. It's just that this lawsuit seems to be a little lacking.