Manufacturing Empire in the Valley

Chapter 272 Patent Protection
"This... a technology can be sold for so much money... The little snake you demonstrated just now is so rough, even if people buy it back, it shouldn't have any market prospects, right? Are they crazy?"

Niu Xiaoqiang said heartily: I have spent so much effort and still haven't earned 10 RMB. If someone invented such a crude technology, it can be sold for millions of dollars. How can there be any reason for this?

Watson stretched out his index finger and waved it again and again: "No, no, you are completely wrong. Although 100 million US dollars is a lot, compared to this technology, I still think it is low, so I have not agreed to those until now. In my opinion, the computer will definitely enter the era of graphics processing in the future, and its functions will be greatly expanded. In the future, it can be used not only for office work, but also for entertainment, such as watching TV or playing games, etc. You just don’t understand the current state of the computer industry as a whole, so you find it incomprehensible, and when you understand the relevant situation, you won’t think so.”

Niu Xiaoqiang doesn't know anything about the computer industry at present, but Watson has a very thorough understanding. He feels that since people say so, it must not be a lie.

Having said that, Niu Xiaoqiang was still a little shocked: "Even if this technology is really powerful, is it worth spending so much money? This is 100 million US dollars, not 100 yuan."

Watson pointed out Niu Xiaoqiang's blind spot in thinking: "Don't use China's economic status to measure the affairs of the United States, okay? What is the per capita income of the United States? How much is yours? There is no comparison between the two sides. In your opinion A million dollars is a lot, but in American business, it's really a small amount of money."

Only then did Niu Xiaoqiang come to his senses, and he nodded: "It's true that I haven't considered comprehensively enough. Professor, you just mentioned the term patented technology. I don't know what patented technology is?"

Although this question does not belong to the scope of computer science, Watson still patiently explained: "Patented technology needs to be applied for, and the interests of the inventor can be protected after the application is successful, just like the dynamic graphics processing technology I created. Patent protection, then this technology belongs to me personally, and no other individual or enterprise can use it to make profits, otherwise it will infringe my interests. As long as I file a lawsuit in the court, I can make the other party compensate for my losses They pay a lot more than they get, do you understand me when I say that?"

Niu Xiaoqiang's eyes lit up: "It means that as long as you apply for a patent, you can get legal protection, is that so?"

Watson nodded: "Yes, that's what it means, but..."

"But what?"

"However, your country does not have the concept of patent protection at all. When I was in the United States, I heard that many Japanese went to your country to collect patented technologies, and then took them abroad to apply. When the time comes, the products you produce will be as good as they are. If you want to export to foreign countries, you can only pay them patent fees, otherwise you will not be allowed to sell, which is quite ironic.”

"What? Is the domestic situation so serious? Then what should I do?"

Niu Xiaoqiang rolled his eyes and felt relieved after thinking for a while.

He currently has several technologies in his hand, the most valuable should be the production technology of super carbon steel, followed by the diesel engine technology that Fang Dongping taught him.Niu Xiaoqiang has always been very cautious. He doesn't want the golden nest in his hand to become a profit-making tool for others, which is too unfair to technology developers.The best way he can think of to protect his interests is to keep it strictly confidential and not reveal the technology he has in his hands, but this is not a long-term solution.

It’s okay to say that super carbon steel, as long as the production process is strictly controlled, the technology can be guaranteed not to be leaked, but how can you keep the engine secret?After this thing is produced, it will be sold on the market.Some small enterprises may not have the ability to imitate, but those large enterprises have strong technology, and there is no problem in imitating.If people really did this, Niu Xiaoqiang would have nowhere to reason.

It is not possible to go to court. There is no relevant legal regulation in the country, and the court simply refuses to accept it.Even if people are willing to accept it, will the lawsuit be sure to win?
It should be noted that those capable of imitating are all large state-owned enterprises. Their relationships are intricate and their connections are much stronger than Niu Xiaoqiang. He is just a small ant in the eyes of the other party. He can make Niu Xiaoqiang If he returned home with a feather, he might even be trampled to death by them.

Why did Niu Xiaoqiang temporarily put down the plan to put the engine into production?On the one hand, the funds in hand are not enough to support such a large project, and on the other hand, it is because of the concerns mentioned above.Therefore, he decided to accumulate funds first, and if he really encountered trouble at that time, he could use his hard power to fight against the opponent, at least he could fight a price war, right?
As for cooperating with large enterprises, this will not work at all.Fang Dongping had told him about the problems of big companies long ago. What they pursue is the principle of taking it. As for cooperation, it is simply a joke.

Niu Xiaoqiang has always been troubled by this. He had never heard of the concept of patented technology before, but now that Watson mentioned it, he already has a plan in mind.

It is very simple to say, that is to take one's own patented technology abroad to register.Although this cannot restrict domestic enterprises, it can ensure that he enjoys exclusive benefits when exploring the international market.At present, the country is vigorously engaged in economic construction. Niu Xiaoqiang believes that in the near future, patented technology will definitely be valued. At that time, his act of applying for a patent in advance will be effective.

Although a little helpless, it is better than doing nothing. Only by making relevant preparations in advance can the loss be minimized.

"Professor, what procedures do you need to go through to apply for a patented technology abroad?"

"This is actually quite simple. There are many law firms in the United States that specialize in helping people apply for patents. As long as you give them money, they will help you handle all the affairs without any problems."

"How much does it cost to ask them for help?"

"It's not too expensive. Take the computer dynamic graphics interface processing technology I applied for. I only paid thirteen hundred dollars, and they helped me get everything done."

Thirteen hundred dollars is only a small amount for Watson, but it is not small for Niu Xiaoqiang.Then again, even if he was willing to pay the money, he didn't have any dollars in his hand.

At present, the country's supervision on foreign exchange is very strict. It is impossible for ordinary individuals or small companies to exchange dollars, and only those large companies can apply for such a small amount.

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