Reborn America, this is my time

Chapter 68 Ethan!Get ready to go to jail!

At the time of parting, Barbara specially told Ethan one thing, that is to know whether Atari was sued by Mirov.

Because patent infringement cases generally have two subjects in law.

The first subject is the patent infringer, which refers to a person or entity that directly or indirectly participates in patent infringement activities, covering but not limited to the infringement of technical features and technical content.

The second subject is the actual operator, which refers to the person or entity that has control over or participates in the infringement, such as the seller of the infringing product, or the distributor who obtains the right to produce and sell it.

Of course, sometimes, the same person or entity is involved in the infringing content of these two subjects at the same time, so there is only one person or entity in the complaint, and this situation also exists.

But "Snake Game" obviously does not meet the latter situation. It was invented by Ethan and Evelyn and sold by Atari, so Ethan and Evelyn are the patent infringers, and Atari is the actual operator.

Under such circumstances, when Ethan and Evelyn were brought to court by Mirowa, how could Atari escape legal sanctions?Most of the time, when dealing with this kind of infringement case that can be judged at a glance, the plaintiff will jointly sue the patent infringer and the actual operator, write it in the same complaint, and let the court try it together.

But now, the indictment received by Ethan and Evelyn does not include the name of Atari, so it can only prove one problem...

Mi Luohua's requirements for both parties are different.

"Snapped!"

On the night of September [-], [-], Atari, which was supposed to be closed for business, was now brightly lit.

Nolan Bushnell angrily photographed the indictment he had received in front of Ethan.

The back of the hand with bulging veins vented his dissatisfaction, and the bloodshot eyes spurted his anger.

"Ethan Jones!!!"

"Why did things become like this???"

Nolan Bushnell stared at Ethan with tearing eyes, and yelled frantically: "As a former employee of Mirov, don't you know that Mirov holds the patent for video games and training devices? Why are you selling the "Snake Game" game arcade around without authorization? Do you know that your behavior will kill us at Atari?"

"hold head high?"

The hysterical voice shook Ethan's ears.

If it was just a few hours ago, Ethan, who had just received the court summons and Mi Luohua's indictment, and felt that he had an advantage in the face of Nolan Bushnell's roar, would definitely fight for it, but under the leadership of Barbara After looking through Mirov's patents, all Ethan can do now is calmly pick up the complaint Mirov sent to Atari and read the contents above.

It doesn't matter if you don't look, just take a look...

Ethan only felt that Barbara was right.

In the lawsuit received by Ethan and Evelyn, Mi Luohua asked them to stop the infringement and pay millions of dollars in compensation, while in the lawsuit received by Atari, Mi Luohua asked them to stop the infringement and pay millions of dollars in compensation. In addition, Mirov was also required to recall and destroy all infringing products on the market.

Among these three conditions, compensation is the most normal, and it cannot be escaped. It is necessary to stop the infringement, but it is impossible for the defendant, because the game must be sold no matter what. As for recalling and destroying all infringing products from the market?
This is a bit of a nonsense.

How many copies of "Snake Game" were sold?
Counting the circuit board together, there are not [-] but [-]!

When such a huge shipment is spread all over America, they want Atari to recycle and destroy these sold arcade machines and circuit boards?So what's the difference between that and killing them?
Not to mention whether those customers in the market who spend money to play games are willing, it is impossible for those merchants who buy arcade machines to agree!

They are making a lot of money on the arcade of "Snake Game", and now they come to such a show?
Then don't you want their lives!
Although Ethan knew that the whole matter was very serious, he never thought that Mi Luohua would ask such a condition.

At this moment, he wanted to yell, but after pursing his lips, he held back.

The place where he is now is Atari, not Eveli's side. The true thoughts in his heart cannot be vented indiscriminately.

Ever since, he looked at the indictment in his hand with a puzzled expression, as if he had just received the news.

"Nolan, what's the situation? Why did Mirova file a lawsuit in court? I went to San Francisco today and participated in the IEEE Electronics Show held there. I was busy all day, so I didn't understand these things. "

After cleaning up the complaint, he raised his head slightly and cast a puzzled look at Nolan, "I need to consult a lawyer about the contents of the complaint, please give me some time, let me look at it Is there some misunderstanding?"

That's right, Ethan intends to procrastinate.

He needed to tell Barbara what was in the indictment that Atari had received.

He will not respond until the mage gives instructions.

However, just when Ethan was wondering whether Mi Luohua's group had eaten poop and had a mental illness, just as his voice fell, a document fell in front of him again, followed by Yes, there is another figure.

"MFxxk! - Ethan! Why are you acting stupid here!"

"Mi Luohua's attorney said when they delivered us the subpoena and the copy of the indictment, they also sued you!"

"You obviously received a subpoena from the court, but now you tell me that you don't know what's going on?"

"Do you think we are idiots?"

Don Valentine slammed his hands on the table.

The roar that was enough to knock down the roof made Ethan curse in his heart.

'These sand sculpture lawyers are too busy, right? '

But his face remained unmoved.

"I said, this may be a misunderstanding." Ethan said in a calm tone.

However, his attitude annoyed Don Valentine even more.

He leaned over, put his hands on the table, and stared at Ethan fiercely like a hungry wolf——

"As a former employee of Mi Luohua, you told us that there was a misunderstanding in this matter?"

"Do you think I believe it?"

Raising his right hand slightly, he stretched out his index finger, and vigorously pointed at the document that he had just thrown out.

"The copy of Mirov's patent is here!"

"Here is the copy of the indictment they handed us!"

"If you say you don't understand these things, then I will give you time now to take a good look!"

"I hope you can find the word misunderstanding in this black and white contract!"

"With such clear facts in front of you, do you still want to quibble?"

The thunderous voice made Ethan look down.

When he saw the patent copy of 'US3728480 A', he knew that Atari might have sorted out the whole case.

But how can this be?

Ethan knew Don Valentine and Nolan Bushnell were annoying, but he was annoying!

Looking away, Ethan sighed softly, and said, "I know you're in a hurry, but I can't answer your questions right now. I haven't studied law, so I need to find my lawyer. After talking to him, to get a possible answer."

Ethan felt that his answer was all right.

Although he knew that he had violated Mi Luohua's rights, this kind of thing can't be admitted indiscriminately, right?

Because these things are to bear legal responsibility!
Honesty at this time is not honesty!That special code is called silly beep!Is courting death!
However, Ethan's neither humble nor overbearing attitude was like a match, completely igniting the powder keg of Don Valentine.

Hearing a 'bang', he slammed his hands on the table, and his whole body jumped up.

"Okay! Okay! Okay!"

Don Valentine's chest was rising and falling, and his mouth was panting.

"Ethan Jones—"

He put his hands on his hips and looked at Ethan.

"Are you sure this is your own choice?"

"We want to discuss things with you! Then you keep prevaricating! Want to find a lawyer! Solve the problem through the law!"

"can!"

"I satisfy you!"

Having said that, his words are a meal.

Then he poked his right hand fiercely, pointed his index finger at Ethan, and roared, "I tell you! We Atari will file a lawsuit against you tomorrow!"

"We want to sue you for deliberately concealing the fact of product infringement! We want to sue you for deliberately selling infringing products to Atari!"

"You are a commercial fraud!"

"You must be responsible for this matter! Bear all the losses of our Atari!"

"Me! Don Valentine! Now I am notifying you as the actual controller of Atari! We will reach a settlement with Mirowa! Meet all their needs! Stop selling "Snake Game"! Follow their requirements Compensate them for millions of losses! And recall all "Snake Game" arcade machines and circuit boards on the market! And the money involved in these contents—”

"It will all be borne by you!!!"

Roaring here, Don Valentine elongated his voice, his red face was ferocious, and his bloodthirsty eyes were full of fierceness.

"Ethan Jones—"

"Aren't you going to talk about the law?"

"Then you are ready to go to jail!"

(End of this chapter)