Because the work requires frequent contact with R&D personnel, Carrotit understands the style in which such people speak and do things. .

The more the cows who speak with strength, the more they hate the slick.

Therefore, when he introduced himself, he did not circle much, and directly indicated to Lu Zhou that he was a beautiful eo, and after handing out the business card, he explained his purpose.

"I asked at the door and did not know if Professor Lu had any plans to sell patents?"

"No."

Carrotit, who had just organized the language in his mind, almost didn't get a word from Lu Zhou.

After coughing twice, he concealed his own embarrassment. He reorganized the language and tried to convince him: "You are not going to ask for the price? In case our offer can satisfy you?"

"It doesn't make any sense to talk about this now," Lu Zhou gently put down the knife and fork in his hand and said with a relaxed tone, "How high can you open? 10 billion or 20 billion? Lithium battery technology is just getting started, negative electrode material The market is finally big, and no one can say it. Even if I intend to package the patent for the modified pdms film, it will not be shot at this time."

One billion is obviously impossible, and Lu Zhou is casually reporting.

Perhaps the price of lithium-sulfur batteries lying in the laboratory is worth the price, but it is absolutely impossible to use lithium anode materials.

After all, the global annual output value of lithium-ion battery anode materials is more than 10 billion US dollars, which is because graphite is expensive.

When I heard Lu Zhou’s words, Carrotit couldn’t help but have some headaches.

This sky-high price attitude is obviously not interested in talking about the sale.

However, if you give up like this, it is not like him.

"But have you considered substitutability?" It was easy to smile, Carnotit continued. "We all know that the development of technology is very fast. Maybe after a few years, there are other potentials. The material appears, are you sure that your patent will still sell at a higher price?"

However, for the future depicted by Carnot, Lu Zhou just smiled and did not show any concern.

"I am willing to take this risk."

Carrotit: "..."

Looking at the Belgian brother did not speak, Lu Zhou did not say anything, peeled off the lobster.

joke.

How much money did the industry spend on the lithium negative electrode, and did not count b in his heart?

After burning so much money for decades, this problem has not been solved. After the funds have been cut down, which research institute has solved this problem in a different way?

This possibility is not without, but it is low enough to be ignored.

Seeing that Lu Zhou had no intention of compromise, Caro Ditt sighed.

"Well, the acquisition is not discussed at the moment, at what price do you intend to authorize the patent?"

Upon hearing this question, Lu Zhou finally showed a satisfied smile.

I finally waited for this sentence.

In fact, about this issue, as early as two months ago, he was considering it, and even made a certain investigation on the market for lithium batteries.

The estimated global demand for lithium battery anode materials in 16 years is 138,000 tons. From the current statistics, the actual demand this year should be basically in line with expectations.

Although this data corresponds to graphite materials, it cannot be directly equivalently converted with lithium anode materials, but it still has certain reference.

After all, with the advantages of cost and performance of lithium anode materials, in the case that the safety problem has been properly solved, the speed at which the industry can eliminate graphite anodes may be much faster than he imagined.

For Lu Zhou, the way of maximizing the benefits of cooperation is undoubtedly a patent fee for a certain percentage of the cost per ton of material.

Taking into account the increase in demand, up to five years, he can rely on this patent to enjoy hundreds of millions of dollars in "annual salary."

The trouble is that the task of the system is to wait for no one.

According to this authorization method, Luzhou’s asset growth this year can only rely on Princeton’s annual salary of 400,000 US dollars.

So, he thought of a compromise.

It can guarantee that he will get a considerable income in the short term and ensure long-term benefits.

After a pause, Lu Zhou said his proposal.

"In addition to the global market outside the China region, I am willing to grant you three years of use rights and agency rights for modified pdms film patents for $200 million."

"In the three-year period, you will enjoy a substantial exclusive patent license for the global market outside of China, and I will no longer make additional authorizations to third parties. In exchange, you will be authorized by a third party for secondary authorization. Direct or indirect income, you need to give me 50%, and at the same time bear all the legal obligations and responsibilities corresponding to it."

When I heard the offer of 200 million U.S. dollars, Caro Dett’s mind was still somewhat disapproving.

However, when Lu Zhou said that he was behind, his eyes flashed a glimpse of an accident, or an excited look.

In principle, the patent itself is exclusive and monopolistic, but in the current laws of each country, the interpretation of the exclusive right of intellectual property is not unlimited.

In theory, even if Umicore took out a patent for lithium anode materials that could not be refused by Lu Zhou, it would not be possible to monopolize the production of the product for 20 years and deliberately exclude other companies.

Because in addition to the Patent Law, each country has its own Anti-Monopoly Law, which clearly defines the abuse of intellectual property rights.

To put it simply, if a patent has “irreplaceability” and the market share of a company in a certain region constitutes a monopoly fact, it may face an antitrust investigation.

If the lithium anode material replaces the graphite anode with an overwhelming advantage, the modified pdms film technology will undoubtedly satisfy the "irreplaceability" element before the appearance of a similar lithium anode material.

For this type of patent, such as refusal of authorization, price discrimination, and sky-high license fees, all actions that may constitute a monopoly element will touch anti-monopoly regulations.

As for the boundaries of the law, it is necessary to conduct case studies on various factors. At the same time, an excellent team of lawyers is needed to cooperate with the top management to test the dangers on the edge of danger.

These Sao operations, with the current ability of Lu Zhou, must not be played.

But Umicore is different.

This multinational chemical giant is more familiar with the things inside the rules than he is familiar with.

Even for its own benefit, it will certainly increase the patent licensing fees and extend its advantages in the anode material market within legal limits.

In the past three years, Lu Zhou has been able to continue to receive a considerable patent license fee, and Umicore can get the market competitiveness it wants.

In this regard, the interests of both parties are the same.

Perfectly hiding the excitement that flashed through the pupil, Caro Ditt's face was difficult, hesitated for a moment.

"Three years is too short. If it is five years, I can accept your proposal. You know, we only got $10 million from the Clariant Group's authorization to get the lfp material..."

"There is no comparability." Lu Zhou smiled and shook his head. "The lfp material is just a positive material with a cost advantage. And don't think I don't know. You said that the $10 million is just a barrier to entry. You produce one ton of lfp. Materials, have to pay $2,000 to the Clariant Group's subsidiaries."

Was poked in the face, and Carlo Ditt’s expression did not change.

As if to make some kind of decision, he stared at Lu Zhou and said only two words.

"400 million!"

Upon hearing this number, Lu Zhou’s heart jumped down.

400 million US dollars!

For him, this is not just a question of money, there are 400,000 free experiences behind it...

Honestly, he is heartbroken.

Taking a deep breath, Lu Zhou slowly opened the way.

"Up to four years, this is my bottom line. If we have a good cooperation after four years, I will consider renewing your contract at a new price. Or, I believe the same contract, Nichia and 3m will definitely feel interest."

The last sentence seems to have played a decisive role.

Carrotit originally wanted to fight for it, but there are not many chips in the negotiations. After all, Lu Zhou is not subject to scientific research funding, and is also a well-known scholar in academic circles.

Especially when I thought that Nichia could actually open a higher price, he had a good thought in his heart, and finally he was loose with a shoulder and he made a concession.

"Well, you won, four years and four years."