Chapter 302 Life depends entirely on acting
"Please come over, Daniel!"
Li Dongling said to Su Chicheng, and saw Ren Yuefeng sitting aside after Su Chicheng left. , couldn't help but asked Li Dongling with a little worry, "Will Daniel and Logitech agree to the conditions we proposed?"
This time, Li Dongling is going to let Dongling Hi-tech bite a big bite out of Logitech. Even Ren Yuefeng felt a little blushed after hearing those conditions.
"The ancients said, kill it while it is sick. In the past few years, Logitech has reaped enough dividends relying on the patent of the Silver Sable mechanical mouse. Now it is time to pay a price, Dongling Is it so easy to take advantage of the advantages of high-tech? ”
Li Dongling said nonchalantly, "If not, Microsoft is indeed watching from the side. This time, Logitech will never let it pass easily!"
Compared to Logitech, Microsoft is more worrisome. To a certain extent, the biggest black man in the American technology industry was not blown out, and the title of paraquat in the industry was not randomly worn by others. As long as it entered the industry, it would turn everything upside down.
In order to fight against Microsoft and not let Silver Sable fight alone, it is indeed necessary to leave some backup, even if it is to wave the flag and shout.
In addition, Logitech is one of the most influential computer peripheral brands in Europe and America. If you keep it, maybe one day it will have unexpected effects.
One day in the future, if Donglin Hi-tech and its Shenzhou, Silver Sable, Coolpad and other brands are targeted and are not allowed to be sold after America, then Logitech will not be able to play a secret role in Chencang.
Just like in the previous life, after America did not allow domestic products to be sold in America, a large number of new brands emerged in Mexico overnight and began to continuously sell products to America, and the parts of these brands , most of which are imported from the mainland and then assembled in Mexico. This is also the so-called, Mexico has become America's largest supplier.
If Dongling Hi-Tech is faced with such a situation one day, then it would be better to keep a few Logitech brands as vests, which can also be considered as back-ups. Of course, the premise is that Tanglin Hi-Tech and Silver Sable can handle it. Live Logitech, this must include equity, otherwise everything will be empty talk.
“Daniel, long time no see, I’m glad you can come to the mainland!”
When he saw Daniel, Li Dongling stood up, as if he had just heard that Daniel had come to Pingyang, and Daniel also had a smile on his face. With a smile on his face, he was not as annoyed as someone who had been sitting on the bench for several days.
“I’m honored to see you again, Li!” Daniel said after shaking hands with Li Dongling.
Daniel looked at Li Dongling in front of him, and recalled the scene when he met Li Dongling for the first time in Switzerland, which only made him feel that things were different.
“To be honest, I didn’t expect that the start-up company that came to cooperate with Logitech would become what it is now!
The Shenzhou digital cordless phone is also used by Logitech. With the current Shenzhou USB flash drive, Donglin Hi-tech is becoming a presence that changes the technology industry.”
Listening to Daniel’s words, he was obviously praising Donglin Hi-tech, but he was also secretly reminding Li Dongling. , it was Logitech that saved Silver Sable’s life!
“Silver Sable and Donglin Hi-Tech will never forget the two million dollars Logitech gave to support Silver Sable!”
Li Dongling has not forgotten that Logitech paid two million U.S. dollars in patent fees for Silver Sable, which was used as capital for a lawsuit against Microsoft, and he will not deny this.
Hearing this, the corner of Daniel's mouth curled up slightly. As long as Li Dongling repays the debt, what he will say next will be easy to say. Whether in the East or the West, there are various versions of The Farmer and the Snake. Logitech saved it. Silver Sable once, Silver Sable can't kill all Logitech.
But before Daniel could speak, what Li Dongling said next made his expression change drastically.
“But the two million U.S. dollars was not free. If I remember correctly, Silver Sable obtained the two million U.S. dollars in exchange for multiple patent licenses on the mechanical mouse.< br>
Two million U.S. dollars in transfer fees and 1.5 million in annual patent royalties. Logitech’s patent fees paid to Silver Sable over the years should not exceed eight million U.S. dollars, right?
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And how many US dollars does Silver Sable's mechanical mouse patent earn Logitech every year? Is it 200 million, 300 million or 500 million US dollars? "
Li Dongling said to Daniel "carelessly", but the cold sweat on the latter's forehead slowly dripped down.
Logitech's current annual revenue is about 500 million US dollars. Especially in the past few years since the advent of mechanical mice, Logitech's revenue has continued to rise, relying on OEMs and its own brand of mice, coupled with the global explosion of the computer industry.
But these revenues have continued to rise. , more than 70%, or even more, is earned from the revenue of mechanical mice. In other words, Logitech has made at least one billion US dollars in these years by relying on the patent of Silver Sable mechanical mouse. Of course, the net profit is more than one billion US dollars. It may not be that high, but it depends on the comparison. After all, Logitech has only paid Silver Sable a lot of patent fees in the past few years. It is less than ten million US dollars, but it has earned as much as one billion US dollars.
Li Dongling admitted that Logitech Silver Sable was life-saving back then, but he was not satisfied with the fact that Logitech did not receive any reward.
Even if Silver Sable hadn't braved the world's disapproval and dared to go to America to file a patent lawsuit with Microsoft, then today, Microsoft would have dominated the mouse industry long ago with the help of mechanical mice. It's Daniel's turn to fool around with Li Dongling here.
Back then, why Logitech, HP, Dell, Compaq, and IBM were willing to cheer for Donglin Hi-Tech? They were not great benefactors, but their patience with Microsoft's actions in the computer hardware industry had reached its limit. At that time, Ling Gaoke just happened to be at the right time and aroused public opinion.
“We have received news that Logitech is preparing to be listed on the Swiss Exchange. Congratulations to President Daniel!”
At this time, Ren Yuefeng also suddenly said, this It was originally something that Daniel was proud of. He would personally take Logitech to the status of a listed company.
But listening to it now, it is a little bit harsh. Luo Skills is preparing to go public. With such high performance, most of the US dollars are earned from the patent of Silver Sable Mechanical Mouse. Now he is blaming Silver Sable Mouse for forgetting the life-saving work. Well, listening to these words, I always feel that something is wrong.
Even Daniel looked a little embarrassed, but he quickly adjusted. As a professional manager, if you don’t have any shame, how can you survive? Besides, is it important to have dollars in shame? , can you still give up the US dollars just for the sake of face?
Daniel said with a dry voice, "Logitech and Silver Sable are allies. If Logitech falls, Silver Sable will definitely become Microsoft's next opponent!
Believe me, Microsoft I don’t care about any allies at all. IBM and Apple are the best examples!”
“Logitech needs Silver Sable’s optical mouse patent. If Logitech survives, it will be good for Silver Sable. Facts will prove it!”
The past incident of rescuing a silver mink could no longer be mentioned, and Daniel could only rack his brains to think of a plan to persuade Li Dongling.
“If Tanglin Hi-Tech is willing to license Silver Sable’s optical mouse patent to Logitech, I believe Logitech will give enough rewards!” Daniel said with a deep breath.
After hearing this, Li Dongling fell into "meditation" and seemed to be considering Daniel's proposal. However, Ren Yuefeng, who was on the side, broke the news and said, "Silver is in agreement with computer manufacturers such as Apple and Compaq. Silver Sable is He is fully capable of getting these orders by himself and earning 400 million US dollars in revenue every year!”
“Silver Sable may not be able to get these orders!”
Daniel blurted out and then did He made an apologetic gesture and said, "I don't mean to question Silver Sable's technical aspects, but it's really not that easy for Silver Sable to get an order!"
"Logitech has established a long-term cooperation mechanism with major computer manufacturers. It is not easy to change suppliers. Even if we change, it may not be Silver Sable's turn!"
Daniel's "goodwill" He said to Ren Yuefeng, "You should also know that among suppliers, sometimes it is not necessarily the one with the best technology that can get the order, especially Silver Sable is a mainland brand from Asia. In Europe, because mainland products are in Because of Eastern Europe, mainland products are not so popular in Europe!
Those computer brands need to consider not only technology, but also user acceptance of component suppliers. ”
Ren! Yue Feng cursed secretly in his mind, but could not refute Daniel. The gang of gangsters in China had left after they made a fortune in Eastern Europe a few years ago, but the mess they left behind will continue to have an impact. For many years, people in Europe had a very bad impression of mainland brands.
Computer brands will also be concerned when choosing parts suppliers, especially if the media fanned the flames. In order to gain influence, the computer brands will abandon this supplier, even if its technology is better!
As for whether there will be media fanning the flames, if you think about it with your toes, I am afraid that there will be opponents who will play this way. Even if Logitech does not play this way, other opponents will definitely do it. In the face of the US dollar, testing people's hearts is the most unreliable.
“In addition,” Daniel glanced at Li Dongling, and then said thoughtfully, “Logitech is willing to abide by the rules and pay the mouse patent fee, but this may not be the case for other companies. Not all companies will. Follow the rules like Logitech!”
“A company that dares to infringe Silver Sable’s patents! , Dongling Hi-tech will fight the lawsuit to the end. Microsoft couldn't do it back then, and now other companies can't do it either!"
Ren Yuefeng said "furiously", looking at Ren Yuefeng's look, Li Dongling couldn't help but sigh, Ren Yuefeng couldn't help it! This guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes has perfected his acting skills now. His life in this world really depends on his acting skills.
But the effect was outstanding. Seeing the angry Ren Yuefeng, Daniel was also a little worried. Despite his vows, if Ren Yuefeng was really angry and severed cooperation, Logitech would also have to suffer. Walk!
"President Daniel!"
At the critical moment, it was Li Dongling who spoke and stopped Ren Yuefeng, making Daniel heave a sigh of relief.
(End of this chapter)