Chapter 41 A thousand-mile dike breaks in an ant nest
“Logitech will bear a maximum of two million US dollars in legal fees for you. All of this money must be used for litigation costs against Microsoft!”
Daniel was in the next room with Pacosta and Marini. After discussing for a while, he returned and said to Li Dongling.
Logitech cannot fight with Microsoft for Donglin Hi-Tech. Two million US dollars is not a big sum of money for Logitech. Spending a little money will not hurt your muscles and bones, and you can get the patent for the wheel mouse. It can really disgust Microsoft again, and this account is not a loss!
Li Dongling stretched out his hand and shook it with Daniel. The two parties had reached an agreement. Two million US dollars, converted into RMB, was more than 16 million, equivalent to more than half of Dongling Hi-Tech's account. Got cash flow.
Yao Luoying looked at this scene with a strange light in her eyes. She saw that Li Dongling, in a few words, brought Logitech, Dongling Hi-tech's rival, into the same camp, and asked the other party to pay millions of dollars to litigate Dongling Hi-tech. , this kind of reality-distorting scene, if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never believe that it would happen.
Unable to accept Daniel's offer to stay, after a night's rest, Li Dongling left Lausanne early the next morning and headed to the airport for America.
“We are going to find the top vulture lawyer team in America to fight this lawsuit!”
After getting on the plane, Li Dongling discussed with Yao Luoying that Li Dongling was not prepared to go to that group. Instead of a big-name lawyer, prepare to find the notorious vulture lawyer group.
“Vulture lawyer?!” Yao Luoying, who was looking for a famous lawyer in America, couldn’t help but be surprised when she heard Li Dongling’s words.
Vulture lawyers, when you hear this name, you will know the virtues of these lawyers. If the geese pluck their hair, they will pick three points for everything.
Which coffee shop got burned when buying coffee? The lawsuit cost the coffee shop tens of millions of dollars. The tire burst while driving and hit a tree. The car company sued the car company for hundreds of millions of dollars, etc. After seeing these news , if you look more carefully, you will find that there is a mysterious group behind these lawsuits, and that is the vulture lawyers!
Those cases have resulted in tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, which seems like a lot, but in fact, most of the compensation has been taken away by the vulture lawyer group. Those who sue can get whatever they can. , but not much.
“We don’t have much time. This matter must be resolved quickly. We have to find a big-name lawyer. Of course, the chances of winning are high, but it takes too much time. Vulture lawyers are the most suitable to take over this lawsuit now!”
In order to win and make money, vulture lawyers will do whatever it takes. There is no bottom line or bottom line at all. They will use all kinds of underhanded tricks and are particularly good at concocting public opinion.
When Li Dongling's plane flew to New York, Logitech officially announced that it would file a lawsuit against Microsoft with the European Trade Commission, threatening that Microsoft had infringed on eight mouse patents represented by Logitech. As soon as the news came out, the entire European media was on guard!
At the same time, New Technology Express also received a lawyer’s letter from Donglin Hi-Tech. When Lin Shiman saw the lawyer’s letter, she didn’t believe her eyes, “They still dare to sue the newspaper?! "
Although the editor-in-chief of the newspaper was not too worried, he was still a little confused, "It is indeed being sued. The other party's lawyers have already arrived in the city. This time they are suing our newspaper for compensation of three million. Yuan De has suffered a loss, and we have to ask the newspaper and Yangcheng Daily and other media to publish an apology statement for 30 days in a row to restore the reputation of Tanglin High-tech!"
"They must be crazy, I really think it is! What will Microsoft do to Donglin Hi-Tech? When Microsoft takes action, I wonder if they will be so arrogant when they go to jail!"
Lin Shiman said angrily, she felt that the facts had already been revealed! It has indeed reached this point, but the other party is still stubborn and dares to sue their newspaper. It is simply lawless.
"It's strange," the editor-in-chief of New Technology Express said with some confusion, "It's been a few days and we have reported so much news. Why is there still no news from Microsoft? They should already know about this!"
Lin Shiman instead persuaded the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, "This is a big company. It has its own rules and regulations. I heard that it also has its own legal department. It is separated by an ocean. It will definitely take time to deal with it. Unlike Some companies will issue a lawyer’s letter!”
Lin Shiman threw the lawyer’s letter aside and didn’t take it seriously at all. She felt that Dongling Hi-Tech was just bluffing and she would really go to court if she had the ability. Seeing the truth, Lin Charmaine now feels full of fighting spirit, and is ready to write a few more heroic articles to attack Tangling Hi-Tech, so that the world can see the true face of Tanglin Hi-Tech, and it will completely become a shame in the history of Chinese science and technology.
The cruise ships in the bay are honking, the streets are busy with traffic, and high-rise buildings are still being built. New York in 1994 represents the current state of Americans, who are in the most confident era in history.
The enemy's furry bear collapsed three years ago, leaving only one empire in the world. America is now at its most dazzling moment. For the Americans, this is the time. golden age.
When I stepped into New York for the first time and looked at the modern city with many high-rise buildings, whether it was Yao Luoying, Yang Zhigao, or the woman who came out with Yao Luoying, the bustling New York in front of me and countless modern products made me feel like all the people who came here for the first time in this era. , the scene in front of them shocked them all.
However, Li Dongling, who has seen Yanjing, Shanghai, Pengcheng, Yangcheng and other places in later generations, does not have much feeling for this kind of prosperity. Now is the time when the empire's national destiny and national strength are at its strongest. After all these years, these places have not changed even for decades!
“Logitech sued our mouse for infringing their patent?!”
Microsoft’s legal department told Spencer the news from Europe, and Spencer heard this The news is a bit confusing and I don’t know what is going on. "Yes!"
A manager from Microsoft's legal department, Jon, came over. Microsoft files countless lawsuits every year. It is sued by others and also sues others. There are companies all over the world that pirate Microsoft systems and software. Every year, Microsoft doesn't know how to send them to Microsoft. How many people have gone to jail? In order to prevent the empire from being invaded, Microsoft spends a lot of money every year to form a powerful legal department. Even the president of the legal department directly joins the Microsoft board of directors.
“We still don’t know which patents Logitech has infringed upon by suing your hardware department.
But now in Europe, the situation is not very good. Without the threat of the bear, Old Europe has lost its respect for America. Since last year, many American companies have been sued and fined by the European Trade Commission!
I need to know what is going on between your hardware department and Logitech! What's the trouble?" Jon asked Spencer.
“That’s a lot!”
Spencer sneered. Microsoft and Logitech have been at odds over the mouse. Logitech has been suppressing Microsoft in mouse technology, which really makes Spencer lose face.
"But these are just old problems. They can't cause any trouble. I know them better than you. At most, they are just talking about some old problems. Trust me!" Spencer didn't take it seriously. It was like this before. Prosecutions frequently happened, and he thought it was just the same as before, bickering in court and slandering each other in newspapers.
Seeing Spencer, he didn’t take it seriously, and Jon didn’t say much. Their legal department was very busy, and sometimes they had to fly around the world, so it was impossible to keep an eye on all the lawsuits.
“Could this matter be related to Tanglin Hi-Tech?”
After hearing the news, Bonas rushed over and said to Spencer, he was always a little unhappy. Rest assured, although the new generation mouse released by Microsoft is already a hit, several orders have been received.
"Relax Bonas, this is America, we are Microsoft, IBM, Sun Microsystems, and Lotus can do anything to Microsoft!"
Spencer patted Bonas on the shoulder, Bo Because of his meritorious service, Nass was left in America by Spencer, which was considered a step up in promotion. Being a supervisor at the headquarters would definitely have a much better future than working overseas.
In a luxurious office building on Haston Street in New York, Li Dongling, Yao Luoying and Yang Zhigao arrived at the door of Hardy Larson Law Firm.
“Do you have a reservation?!”
The receptionist, who has blond hair and is wearing a women’s suit that is obviously a few sizes too small, makes her figure look very eye-catching, with a professional smile on her face. Asked Li Dongling.
Seeing Li Dongling shaking his head, the receptionist immediately said, "I'm really sorry. Lawyer Larson has to appear in court for several lawsuits today. I'm really sorry..."
"A lawsuit with two million US dollars in legal fees, if Larson If Sen doesn't care, we can find other law firms in this building."
"Please wait a moment, I'll report it now!"
Hearing the numbers Li Dongling said, the front desk also asked. Regardless of her image, she twisted her short skirt that covered her hips and rushed into Larson's office on high heels.
A few dozen seconds later, a fat man, with his belly puffed out, ran towards Li Dongling at a speed that was not suitable for his body.
"Damn it, you almost made me lose one of my most respected friends!"
Larsson first scolded the front desk, then stretched out his hand to Li Dongling, and said with sincerity and justice, "Don't worry. My friend, when you come here, it means that all troubles have left you. You can always trust Larson. Larson is willing to serve you no matter when and where!"
( End of chapter)