Chapter 293 Patent Trolls

The sky in the east slowly turned white, and people who had eaten kimchi began to go to work one after another.

 This is an island with many cranes and countless behemoths gradually forming here.

In terms of hugeness, the 40,000-ton heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser that has entered the dock is absolutely nothing. A ten-ton or twenty-ton oil tanker is much larger than it.

 However, in terms of power, this warship definitely ranks first.

At this time, all the weapons on its front deck have been removed, and scaffolding has been erected on its bow. It looks like it will start construction at any time.

At this time, several people were walking behind the warship. Their feet were stepping on the riveted deck, and they were communicating as they walked.

“We have replaced the purchased boilers with good results. As long as the remaining four boilers are in place, this warship will definitely have strong power again.” Li Jinshan said to the people around him.

Although this man was not wearing a military uniform and was wearing the latest woolen coat that covered his body, his walking posture and his precise movements all showed his status as a soldier.

 Only a long-term military career can form it.

At this time, the plainclothes officer glanced at Li Jinshan and said, "When will the remaining four boilers be installed?"

"We have already placed the order, and it may take some time. After all, unlike this boiler, the remaining four boilers need to be newly produced." Li Jinshan said: "Anyway, we are also carrying out other modifications now. The entire modification plan may last one or two years, and the boiler will definitely be in place before the modification is completed. We also hope that the Navy can provide us with funding as soon as possible."

"No problem, the modification plan of this aircraft carrier has been included in our project this year. The modification costs you need, as well as the cost of this aircraft carrier, will be in place gradually." The officer said: "It's just that at present, the Navy We are still hesitating because there are not many carrier-based aircraft for us to choose from.”

 The Kimchi Navy's carrier-based aircraft originally only had helicopters. Now, if they want to modify this aircraft carrier, they must have supporting carrier-based aircraft.

 What aircraft should they carry?

“F-18, we can purchase a batch of F-18 from the United States. I believe that this aircraft will definitely become the most powerful carrier-based fighter in our navy!” Li Jinshan said excitedly.

Li Jinshan is very enthusiastic about developing Kimchi Country’s navy. He has already thought about it.

  With their good relationship with the United States, they can obtain advanced weapons and equipment from the United States at any time. Whatever the United States has, they can have.

"I heard that the Aerospace Industry Corporation is now planning to introduce F-16 production lines from the United States. I think we can adjust it and introduce F-18 production lines instead, so that both the Air Force and the Navy can equip F-16 production lines. -18 fighter jets are the most suitable choice for us. If the Air Force is unwilling, we can also purchase them directly. This warship can operate up to thirty-six F-18 fighter jets."

While Li Jinshan was looking excited, a voice came from the distance.

“The Minsk can leak oil at any time, and there is also radiation! We protest against the dismantling of the Minsk!”

 “Boycott, we boycott in full!”

Looking over from the high deck, one can see that a large number of people gathered on the road outside their shipyard, holding small flags in their hands and waving them constantly.

 When he saw these people, Li Jinshan's face became ugly again.

 Damn environmental organizations! A bunch of idle guys!

Are these guys really doing this for such a noble idea as environmental protection? Huh, only these guys themselves know how dirty they are inside! Environmental protection is just a shameless excuse.

 What more radiation! What kind of radiation can there be from an aircraft carrier that burns boilers? However, in order to exaggerate the threat of the Minsk, these **** environmental organizations actually described it as a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. People who did not know the truth were incited.

 At that time, the Varyag was towed back, and countless Chinese were proud of it and couldn't wait to watch it become the first aircraft carrier of the motherland.

Now, what about Kimchi Country? It's ironic enough that people are actually opposing it.

"Damn guys, they will take advantage of our working time to block the road of our workers. Now, those workers who have not come to work have another excuse to be late or even run away!" The deputy next to Li Jinshan also Curses followed.

At this moment, Pu Douxuan came over with a gloomy look: "Report, the Norwegians are here, and they and we have filed a request for infringement compensation."

“Norwegians?” Li Jinshan was confused: “Do we have any interaction with them?”

"They said that the MOSS natural gas carrier we are building has infringed on some of their patents and asked us to pay compensation. They came here today hoping to reach a settlement. If not, they will resort to law."

“Hmph, these patent robbers, let’s go over and have a look.” Li Jinshan looked at the officer beside him: “I’m sorry, I can’t stay with you for now!”

Li Jinshan walked towards the office with heavy steps.

 Why is there always so much bad news waiting for him recently? What other **** infringement is there?

“Hello, Mr. Li, we are sent by Kvaerner Company. My name is Brad. Our investigation found that the natural gas ship Mediterranean you are building uses our patented technology.”

“This is impossible. Your patented technology all has three or four MOSS tanks. Our natural gas ship has five MOSS tanks, which is different from your ship.” Li Jinshan said.

"Mr. Li, you have already said that it is a MOSS tank. Since it is this kind of tank, then it is related to our patent. Our company acquired MossRosenberg Shipbuilding Company, including all its patents. As long as MOSS tanks are used, then, It’s our company’s patent.”

“This is nonsense!” Li Jinshan was annoyed. He was very irritated because of the affairs of those environmental protection organizations. Now, he encountered such a group of patent trolls again!

“Cars are still four-wheeled, and I have never seen Mercedes-Benz, the company that invented the car, charging patent fees from other car companies! This is patent blackmail!”

"Mr. Li, we have evidence." Brad said: "The diameter of each tank of your MOSS tank natural gas ship is 40 meters, which is exactly the same as the diameter of our patented MOSS tank."

“How can this be regarded as patent infringement? Our car wheels are as big as those of Mercedes-Benz cars.” Li Jinshan was very angry and his tone was very unfriendly.

“Apart from the fact that the MOSS tanks are exactly the same, the collection device below is also exactly the same, as well as the layout of the pipelines, which all infringe on our patent. Since you don’t understand it well, let us introduce it to you in detail.”

Brad said, opening a drawing.

“Damn it, how could you have such a drawing?” Li Jinshan looked at the overall design drawing in surprise, and was secretly shocked. Could it be that the Mingzhou Group had tricked him?

its not right!

This idea flashed through my mind and was rejected. If the Norwegians wanted to claim compensation, they would definitely bring Mingzhou Group with them. This technology was obviously provided to them by Mingzhou Group.

 A commercial espionage must be a commercial espionage!

Li Jinshan thought that several companies had been in frequent contact with them recently to negotiate about ordering natural gas ships. Of course they would warmly receive them. One of the companies even asked for drawings, which were just general design drawings, and they gave them to them.

Who would have thought that that company was sent by the Norwegians to act as commercial espionage!

"You don't need to ask about the origin of this drawing. I just want to know whether you built it according to this drawing. If so, then you have indeed infringed on our company's patent. We are here this time. , is in good faith, as long as you compensate us, we will avoid tit-for-tat confrontation in court, and avoid Dazhou Company’s reputation in the world’s shipbuilding industry being tarnished.”

“Compensation? How much do you want?” Li Jinshan said.

 “One billion.”

 “What, a billion? Korean won?”

"Mr. Li, don't be joking. In international cooperation, US dollars are used as the unit." Brad said: "Since you have infringed our patent, you have to compensate us for our losses. Moreover, you have received The order for six natural gas ships, the first two of which are currently under construction, you also need to re-introduce relevant patented technologies from us, and five percent of the price of each ship is the patent fee."

Five percent of the ship price is the normal market price. However, Dazhou Company has just started building natural gas ships. The investment is very high and there is no profit at all. If the five percent of the ship price is given to Patent troll, then Dazhou Company will have to lose money!

 So, deep down in his heart, Li Jinshan was resistant.

“We have purchased the patent. We purchased the patent from Mingzhou Group. This has nothing to do with us. If you want to pursue liability for infringement, then go to Mingzhou Group!”

Pu Douxuan shouted.

Hearing Pu Douxuan's words, Li Jinshan's eyes suddenly lit up, yes, what does this have to do with his side?

"Of course we have to go to Mingzhou Group, but after all, you have infringed on our patent. I have made a request to you on behalf of the company. If you don't agree, then we will have to go to court. We have We have definite evidence and if it goes to court, we will ask you to stop this infringement."

 What does stop mean? Of course none of the six natural gas ships can be built! In this way, the compensation is absolutely an astronomical figure!

“Are you threatening us?” Li Jinshan glanced at Brad.

 “No, this is just a friendly reminder.”

“Hmph!” Li Jinshan looked out the window, where a group of so-called environmentalists were still holding flags high and denouncing something. At this moment, his mood was extremely bad.

“Our company has introduced the patent of Mingzhou Group. We are building this kind of natural gas ship. It is justifiable. It is not your turn to tell us what to do. If you want to find it, then go to Mingzhou Group. It has nothing to do with us!”

Li Jinshan has made a decision that, in his eyes, is impeccable against these patent trolls! Even if they go to court to file a lawsuit, they may not necessarily lose. At worst, they can find a few lawyers to accompany them in the lawsuit. It is also very common for the lawsuit to take three to five years.

Li Jinshan sneered, sent these guys away, and then picked up the phone.

“Hello, is Mr. Qin here? I’m from Dazhou Company and I want to see Mr. Qin.”

“I’m sorry, Mr. Qin has gone abroad and will not be back for a while. What can I do for you?”

“What, the patent thing? Please rest assured that there is no infringement of our patents, please rest assured.”

 Putting down the phone, Cong Ju looked at Qin Tao with complicated eyes.

“Mr. Qin, I’m very surprised. Why did the Norwegian company come to trouble Dazhou Company instead of us?”

 Injustices have their owners, and debts have their owners. When it comes to infringement, one’s own side must come first.

"Because they already know that we have introduced French patents, so even if they come to blackmail us, they will not get any benefits." Qin Tao said: "Besides, we have to thank our motherland."

 “Thank you for what?”

“Because we are a country with imperfect laws.” Qin Tao said with a smile.

  Laws related to patents have never been won domestically, so it would be more appropriate for the Norwegians to go to Kimchi Country to extort patent fees.

Cong Ju’s face was complicated. What Mr. Qin said would always make people think about it for a long time. The more they thought about it, the more they felt that Mr. Qin was unfathomable.

"Mr. Qin, in the future, if we have relevant patents, can we also make money lying down?" Thinking of the future, Cong Ju is somewhat hopeful. They are conquering relevant technologies, and in the future, they will have a lot of patents related to natural gas ships. .

"It's a beautiful idea. These patents are just a means used by developed countries to exploit us. We honestly serve as a stepping stone for them at the low end of the industry and earn hard money. They are very satisfied. If it is our turn to collect patents from them, They will act hooligans."

 “Then let’s…”

"We hope that our motherland will become strong as soon as possible. Only when the motherland is strong will we stand up." Qin Tao said: "This also requires our efforts. Only with the hard work of each of us can we build our motherland." Be more prosperous and stronger.”

Cong Ju’s eyes were complicated. At this moment, Mr. Qin’s image became extraordinarily tall in her eyes.

"Dazhou Company will definitely collapse this year." Qin Tao said: "Let's stay put for the time being and wait until the need arises before suddenly launching an attack."

 The tall image collapsed instantly.

“Mr. Qin, are you going to lead a team to the Kingdom of Parthia next?”

"Don't worry, I still have to go to Lao Maozi's place." Qin Tao said.

Going to Lao Maozi's place again? Cong Ju was curious.

He promised some things to the Parthians, and Qin Tao had to help get them. Being a second-rate dealer and making a lot of money is also to build the motherland.

A few days later.

 Taimao Pacific Fleet Base.

 “Nicholas, my friend, how are you doing lately?”

"Yes, very good. We sold the Minsk for 80 million last time, and our life is finally much easier." Nicholas said: "Qin, this matter is all thanks to you."

Without Qin Tao, it would not have been sold for 10 million yuan. Just look at the selling price of the Kiev. Nicholas is full of gratitude to Qin Tao.

“Well, Nicholas, my friend, I came to you this time for some other reasons.”

 “If you need any help from me, just ask.”

“I need two hundred Scud missiles. Nikolai, can you get them?”

Of course, the person Qin Tao is most familiar with is Nikolai, so he came to find him. However, Scud missiles are used by the Army after all, so this is considered a cross-service situation. I don’t know if Nikolai has such a way.

"Two hundred? Of course, no problem." Nikolai said: "But, can't your country produce ballistic missiles yourself? Why do you still need to purchase them from us?"

“Of course it’s because the price is cheaper.” Qin Tao replied.

"You can discuss the specific price face to face. Let's go, I'll take you there. We have to go to Amur Region." Nikolai was very generous: "Zaitsev, bring out my Toyota car!"

The transaction will be discussed in person, and after the incident, Qin Tao will definitely transfer the remuneration to Nicola's account. The two of them are already very harmonious.

 A Toyota Land Cruiser appeared in front of Qin Tao.

　　Everyone has their own preferences. For example, Qin Tao likes the Mercedes-Benz Big G. Driving it to the Forbidden City for fun is definitely very fulfilling. And here in Lao Maozi, especially in the Far East, there are a lot of island-country cars.

The Land Cruiser in front of you is the J80 model that only appeared in 1989. It is also known as the most powerful Land Cruiser in history. It has an integral front and rear axles and three locks. Its passability has been greatly improved, and the reliability of the island country's craftsmanship has been greatly improved. , also plays its full role in this car, which can easily run hundreds of thousands of kilometers without major repairs.

“This car is good.” Qin Tao walked around the car and then said to Nicholas: “Big watch stand, by the way, how did you get it?”

 “It was given by someone else,” Nicholas said.

Facing Qin Tao, he didn't have to worry about anything and just told him the origin of the car.

“Last winter, just after I drove back, there was a heavy snowfall. Anyway, there were many cars, so the car didn’t move for the next few months. It wasn’t until a few days ago that the snow melted, and the car was left untouched. After I used it, I found that the quality of the islanders' cars is really good. After removing the battery and fully charging it, it can start successfully in one go." Zaitsev sat in the driver's seat and said with emotion.

 Qin Tao and Nikolai sat in the back, and three of Zaitsev's men sat in the co-pilot and the last row respectively. This Land Cruiser is really packed!

“To say that the originator of off-road vehicles is Willys, almost all off-road vehicles produced in various countries are descendants of Jeeps.” It was okay to sit in the car anyway, so Qin Tao started talking.

In fact, the American Bantam company designed and manufactured the BRC40 (MK1), the basic model of the Jeep series that became popular all over the world. However, this company was not famous. This is a sad story. During the military review process, this car "Learned" by Willis and Ford. Thus, Willys Jeep began to write a legendary road.

As for the island country, the first thing it got was a BantamBCR40 (MK2) left over by the US military when it invaded the Philippines in 1941. Starting with this car, Toyota started his off-road vehicle journey.

In the 1950s, the Korean War broke out in the Far East, and the United States began to order equipment from everywhere. This is how the island country's industry developed. The U.S. military requested to order 100 off-road vehicles with performance no less than Willys MB.

Toyota immediately took action, not only mapping the Willys MB model, but also coming up with its own magic weapon: an 85-horsepower B-series inline six-cylinder 3.4L bottom camshaft engine, with a redesigned three-speed gearbox. With the cooperation, this car accelerates faster and has a higher top speed.

 Toyota's off-road vehicles started at this time.

Just when Qin Tao was talking and spitting foam, suddenly, the sound of brakes came, and everyone's bodies leaned forward.

Zaitsev angrily stuck his head out of the car window and cursed loudly to the other side: "Bitch, a bunch of **** up guys! Bah!"

Qin Tao looked between the two rows of seats and saw the car that had overtaken them and turned on its brake lights. The small circle and three-pointed logo in the middle are so clear.

S600, Hutouben?

Just now, this tiger-headed car overtook their car from the side, forcing Zaitsev to brake suddenly, otherwise he would hit him. Therefore, Zaitsev cursed a few times after braking, which should be is very common.

 But this obviously **** off the guy in the car.

Here in Lao Maozi, running like a tiger is definitely a status symbol, and people who drive such cars are definitely not easy to mess with.

Sure enough, as expected, before the car in front stopped, the door opened, and two big men in black got out. At the same time, they reached into their black windbreakers, obviously trying to take out biubiubiu from inside. The guy got it.

The collapse of the Red Empire is equivalent to the redistribution of wealth, and it will inevitably be accompanied by violence. However, it is too much to do this because of a small friction on the road.

 “Varisi, Kashin, get out of the car!” Zaitsev shouted.

The two people sitting at the back pushed open the tailgate and stepped down, making a squeaking sound in their hands.

The two big men in black were immediately startled. After a moment of hesitation, they quickly took their hands out of their clothes, threw the two weapons to the ground, and raised their hands high above their heads.

The guys they threw on the ground were absolutely insignificant compared to the ones on the opposite side. As long as they dared to lift them up, they would turn into a hornet's nest.

“Your Excellency Nicholas, I’ll go down and teach them a lesson.” Zaitsev walked out carrying the baseball bat under the driver’s seat.

 The bodies of the two big men in black began to tremble.

"We are under the villain boss! Please let us go!" One of them announced his family name: "If something happens to us today, the villain boss will not let you go, ah..."

There was a soft click, and the guy who shouted had his leg bone broken by Zaitsev. After falling to the ground, he hugged his thigh and screamed.

 “The villain boss? Go back and tell him that if he doesn’t grow his eyes, I’ll kill his ass!”

 Zaitsev swung the baseball bat in his hand again.

PS: I will add another chapter today, three chapters in total, but Heroes of East China is a little worried. If a certain chapter is not out, I will have to wait until 9 o'clock to find the editor.

　　

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