When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

2012 6 Month 21 Day.

A little-known company suddenly filed a lawsuit against Apple in the First Court of Magic City.

Sued Apple Computer Trading Co., Ltd. and Apple Inc. for patent infringement.

Faced with the lawsuit, Apple responded quickly. During the public trial, it directly filed an administrative review with the Patent Reexamination Board of the State Intellectual Property Office, requesting that the patent be declared invalid.

Here we have to mention what patent the little robot mentioned that Apple infringed.

In 2004, Yuan Jun of Little Robot Company applied for a patent for "a chat robot system" from the State Intellectual Property Office.

Siri was founded in 2007 and was acquired by Apple three years later, in 2010.

In fact, it is not just Apple’s Siri, but also Microsoft’s Xiaobing and Amazon’s Alexa that are such products.

However, among so many chatbot products, the little robot chose Apple's Siri to file an infringement lawsuit.

In response to this, the boss of the little robot also gave his own answer: Apple was the second company to release such a system after them, and Apple is a very influential company all over the world, so it was noticed by Yuan Jun as soon as it was released.

To translate, what Yuan Jun actually meant was that Apple is rich, and by suing Apple, one can get a large amount of compensation!
As soon as Yuan Jun opened his mouth, he demanded that Apple compensate him for the loss of 10 billion yuan.

As one of the world's top companies, Apple also has a strong legal team and immediately fought back.

If a small robot company sues Apple for infringement, Apple will directly request that the small robot patent be declared invalid.

This is also a little-known fact, that is, the court cannot determine that infringement has occurred before a conclusion is reached on whether the patent is valid.

However, protracted intellectual property litigation requires huge amounts of money and energy. If it drags on for too long, some plaintiffs will be unable to bear it and will have to give up the litigation or accept a settlement.

This is a common tactic used by multinational companies like Apple.

In the next two trials, the Review Board decided in September 2013 to maintain the validity of the patent.

So, this time Apple directly changed the target of the lawsuit and filed an administrative lawsuit, bringing the National Intellectual Property Patent Reexamination Board to court.

This move is indeed brilliant!

The Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court still ruled that Apple lost the case and chose to support the decision of the Patent Reexamination Board.

At this point, Apple naturally would not be willing to pay a huge compensation of 10 billion, and immediately chose to appeal.

At this point, many people think that Apple will continue to lose the case, and that an example of an international company losing a patent lawsuit will appear in China.

however.

The Beijing High Court overturned the previous judgment and revoked the decision of the Patent Reexamination Board!

The validity of the little robot's patent has become a problem!
In the patent application, the description of how to achieve the function is not detailed enough and does not meet the "publicity" required by the patent law.

Whether or not publicity is established has also become a key controversy in whether a patent is valid and whether an infringement lawsuit can be brought.

This matter has been delayed until this year.

Just in May of this year, the little robot filed an administrative review with the Supreme Court.

Many people did not notice this, but Wang Donglai did.

In addition, this time Apple plagiarized the Meipai program algorithm and infringed on Ruan Wei's filter chip.

If Wang Donglai decides to sue, it will inevitably cause a huge shock.

in the office.

When Wang Donglai told Ruan Wei about this, Ruan Wei did not seem very excited or happy.

Instead, he said hesitantly: "Professor Wang, there is no problem with suing, but it may not get the result we want!"

Wang Donglai knew very well what Ruan Wei meant.

The patent infringement of the little robot is such an obvious thing, but the lawsuit has lasted for several years.

Moreover, it is obvious to the naked eye that this lawsuit will continue.

It’s really hard to say who will win or lose.

For China, the Apple phone is more than just a mobile phone, it carries more symbolic meanings.

For example, the employment and tax revenue generated by the domestic production and sales of Apple mobile phones.

It also attracts international capital, demonstrating China's sincerity in reform and opening up.

Merchants don't need to and don't have to consider these things, but the officials in the trial have to consider them.

Therefore, the patent infringement case of the little robot has not yet come to any conclusion.

Wang Donglai nodded and said without any surprise: "I know!"

"But this does not mean that we will do nothing. Domestic companies pay hundreds of billions of yuan in patent fees to foreign companies every year. Now, we should change this situation."

"Besides, if Apple doesn't recognize the patent, it's not up to him!"

After hearing what Wang Donglai said, Ruan Wei thought about it and nodded in agreement.

indeed!

This time, the infringement incident between Apple and Samsung is so real that there is not much room for defense.

Because Apple and Samsung simply cannot come up with a reasonable explanation as to why such problems occur when using their mobile phones to take pictures of the moon.

As for freezing and black screen, compared to this, they are nothing.

"Boss Wang, if that's the case, I'll listen to you this time!"

Ruan Wei didn't hold much hope, but still expressed his willingness to support Wang Donglai.

After reaching an agreement with Ruan Wei.

Ruan Wei has decided to resign from Tianjin University and go to Shanghai Jiao Tong University to teach.

Although Jinda did not do anything wrong to Ruan Wei in this incident, Ruan Wei did not owe Jinda anything either.

Since he has decided to sell the company's shares to Wang Donglai, Ruan Wei will naturally not stay in Tianjin University any longer, and going to Tangdu Jiaotong University is also a very good decision.

……

soon.

Just when the heat of the Samsung and Apple mobile phone incidents has not yet subsided.

Galaxy Technology officially posted a complaint and a lawyer's letter.

The complaint recorded the incident in detail, and also included the patent application for the Meipai program algorithm, as well as the bugs that appeared on Samsung and Apple phones, and a comparison with the cracked program code.

The text and pictures are well illustrated and the story is logical and reasonable.

As for the lawyer's letter, the content is more direct.

Without any hesitation, they directly sued Samsung and Apple for infringement, demanding compensation and an apology!
On the Internet, with the sudden appearance of this lawsuit and lawyer's letter, the already highly topical infringement incident has once again become more popular.

Among the top ten trending searches on Weibo, five are about this matter.

As for other platforms, they are pretty much the same.

This time, Wang Donglai did not choose to file the lawsuit in Tang City, but directly in Beijing.

Just when the Internet was boiling over this lawsuit.

Galaxy Technology once again posted a complaint and an announcement.

The announcement mentioned that Wang Donglai acquired the company founded by Ruan Wei, and when taking inventory of the assets, he discovered that Apple had infringed the company's filter chip patent.

So, I chose to sue.

These two lawsuits have become a big hit. No one expected that Apple would commit such infringement.

It not only infringes on Galaxy Technology's patent, but also infringes on the patent rights of another company.

For a time, many people had the impression that Apple was a plagiarist and infringing on their products!

Among the products such as Toutiao controlled by Galaxy Technology, the patent dispute between the little robot and Apple was quietly brought up again.

Three incidents of Apple infringing on domestic companies' patents were deliberately spread quickly on the Internet.

In just a few hours, it spread to every corner of the Internet.

If it were one thing, there would probably be a lot of people speaking for Apple and confusing right and wrong.

If there were two cases, perhaps someone would openly take sides and favor Apple in the name of fairness.

However, this time three infringement incidents were directly exposed, and the situation was different.

Anyone who wants to defend Apple knows that it is untenable in the face of this number.

As a result, public opinion became one-sided.

And just when the Internet was in full swing in criticizing Samsung and Apple.

Wang Donglai’s phone was also bombarded with calls.

First of all, the person who called was Xu Songyao.

"In fact, after the problems with Samsung and Apple phones, someone found me and asked me to call you and advise you not to pursue the matter any further, not to make it known to everyone, and to settle the matter privately."

"I agreed, but I didn't tell you because I knew what you were thinking and I agreed with you!"

"The West uses its technological advantages to occupy basic patents and make money from those who come later. We accept it and pay a lot of patent fees."

"Now, they have violated our patent rights and are thinking about settling privately, or even finding someone to put pressure on us. This is not fair!"

"You did a great job this time. The school and I will stand by you!"

"Don't worry, some people want to calm this matter down, but I will never agree to that!"

Xu Songyao finished speaking in one breath, and Wang Donglai said sincerely: "Thank you Uncle Xu for your support!"

After Xu Songyao's call, Wang Donglai received several more calls. Without exception, the implicit meaning of the calls was to advise Wang Donglai to put the overall situation first and not make such a joke, which would have a great impact on the work of attracting foreign investment.

Faced with these people, Wang Donglai did not hesitate and hung up the phone immediately.

Finally, after listening to the continuous calls, I became so annoyed that I simply turned off my phone.

……

However, even so, Wang Donglai did not find peace.

"You've really touched a hornet's nest this time!"

Yao Qizhi looked at Wang Donglai and said with a little emotion.

"Professor Yao, I don't quite agree with what you said. Doesn't Apple infringe on copyright?"

Facing Yao Qizhi, Wang Donglai refused to give in and immediately retorted.

Yao Qizhi was slightly stunned, then he reacted and realized that he had said something wrong, so he said self-deprecatingly: "I was wrong, I was thinking of telling you about my life experience as an old senior, but now it seems that I am really old."

Hearing what Yao Qizhi said, Wang Donglai's expression softened and he said, "Professor Yao, you are a scientific researcher and you are good at this. It is normal for problems to occur in other areas."

Yao Qizhi was so angry that he laughed after hearing what Wang Donglai said.

He pointed at Wang Donglai and said with a smile: "Why didn't I realize that you were so direct before? You can't even say a word of comfort."

"Apple and Samsung are not easy to mess with. One has monopolized most industries in Korea, and the other is a top Internet company in Taiwan with numerous powerful shareholders. When you say that, don't you worry about the overseas market?"

"From a practical point of view, if we settle the matter privately, these two companies will definitely offer you conditions that satisfy you."

"As far as I know, Samsung is willing to settle the matter by offering priority supply of advanced chips, and Apple is similarly willing to pay money to settle the matter."

"But you rejected them all. Can you tell me what you think?"

Looking at Yao Qizhi, Wang Donglai understood that these questions were not only what Yao Qizhi wanted to know, but also probably what the leaders of Wudaokou and some other leaders wanted to know.

After a moment's silence, Wang Donglai said, "Professor Yao, you should be aware of our country's backwardness in cutting-edge fields, right?"

Yao Qizhi didn't say anything and just nodded.

"Then Professor Yao, have you ever paid attention to the patent fees that our company pays every year?"

Yao Qizhi shook his head.

"Since Professor Yao doesn't know, I won't say this."

"Is the patent infringement by Samsung and Apple serious? In fact, in my opinion, it is not serious. It is just a beauty program algorithm!"

"No matter how much I talk, it's just an improvement in camera quality!"

“It can’t compete with filter chips, CPUs, GPUs, operating systems and other patents.”

"Where are the patents for these core components of mobile phones? How much money do they make from China every year?"

"With a population of 1.4 billion, how many families can enjoy a moderately prosperous life? How many can earn more than 5,000 yuan a month?"

"Except for coastal areas and first-tier cities, the economic development of remote, old, poor and young areas is lagging behind."

"The West has used patents as a sickle to reap a portion of the country's hard-earned wealth time and time again, and this wealth has become the welfare to support their domestic residents!"

"Western countries can have high welfare and social security because we do the dirty, tiring and hard work for them, and at the same time they take away the most valuable part!"

"Patents, in this new era, are actually a form of blatant plunder!"

"The domestic patent awareness is not strong. When facing Western companies, especially multinational companies, many companies will subconsciously be inferior. This is abnormal! It is also unreasonable!"

"Having said so much, what I think is very simple, that is, if you do something wrong, you must pay the price!"

"Galaxy Technology is no longer the same company as before!"

"If Western companies can use patents as weapons, then so can I. Where the enemy goes, so can I!"

"To be honest, many people called me and tried to persuade me to give up."

"I'm disappointed! But I won't give up!"

After Wang Dong finished speaking, he looked at Yao Qizhi quietly.

Yao Qizhi also heard Wang Donglai's determination and seriousness from his words.

On the one hand, Yao Qizhi was not optimistic about Wang Donglai's idea, but on the other hand, he admired it.

"Professor Wang, you know that the Meipai algorithm infringes your copyright. Even if you win the lawsuit, you won't get much compensation."

"As for the infringement of the filter chip, I have also looked at the situation. I am afraid that the main responsibility should still be on Anhua. It is this company that used the patented technology developed by Ruan Wei. Apple only used the filter chip provided by this company."

"If a lawsuit is actually filed, the impact on Apple will not be that big, and it will not hurt the company at all."

"Finally, the case of infringement of the small robot is even more difficult to say. From a legal point of view, Apple has indeed infringed, but from a technical point of view, the patent applied by Yuan Jun is too rogue in my opinion, and it directly blocked the development of future technologies."

"I think the higher-ups are having a hard time with this case. It's hard to decide who loses."

"I have said so much, actually I just want to say that what happened to Apple and Samsung this time will not affect their fundamentals, but will bring some impact to Galaxy Technology and your development. You have to think about this clearly, business competition can sometimes be very cruel!"

After Yao Qizhi gave these serious warnings, he said goodbye.

However, a sneer appeared on Wang Donglai's lips, which seemed to be expectation and disdain.

"Then let me see what methods you two families can come up with, and then we'll see whose method is more skillful!" (End of this chapter)