Chapter 980 Intellectual Property
But Zhou Zhi’s procedures came very timely, allowing the project to be completed and delivered on schedule, and everyone applauded enthusiastically.
The next project arrangement is to make every effort to ensure on-time delivery. The so-called seal script font library and Wei stele font library in the Chinese department can only be put away first. Zhou Zhi wants to study the high-end bureau - the follow-up of the character recognition system. Work also has to be put aside first.
Speedly complete the delivery of the WINNT font, completely establish the world pattern of text encoding for electronic information systems, and make the UNICODE large font with deep Chinese participation the only standard, which is a first-class event.
At this time, it’s time to take action to persuade the Chinese Department. There is a magical skill in the electronic information system - "patching", and it is impossible for you not to use this magical tool.
The problem with UNICODE actually has two advantages. The first is that it can be promoted to the greatest extent following the west wind of the WINDOWS operating system. This is the so-called standing on the "window"; the second is that its design method is different from previous ones. The font library is different and has the function of patching.
That’s right, the previous design code bits were dead and couldn’t even be patched.
This is actually a change in thinking. After careful and patient explanation, Gu Kailai reluctantly agreed to postpone part of the project and use the maximum manpower to ensure the delivery of the first-phase font product.
Tonight's meeting is actually mainly to unify our thoughts. Zhou Zhi's small gift is a surprise, and now it is even more guaranteed.
The meeting has ended here. The Unicode representative said nothing, because Zhou Zhi is also a member and is on the same level as him in the meeting. As long as it does not affect the progress of the work, he is not too concerned.
But Microsoft representative McLean was different. He smiled and said: "Zhou, we also want to discuss the distribution of intellectual property rights."
"What?" Zhou Zhi thought he heard wrongly. Regarding this matter At that time, he also specifically reminded the ministries and commissions to pay special attention not to suffer the losses of foreigners. Now he can’t help but feel incredible when he hears: “The intellectual property rights of Hanwenku are very clear and belong to us. This is very clearly written in the cooperation document. ”
“For Microsoft and Unicode Association, we will use a fully authorized method for your use.”
“It’s not about this.” McLean said with a smile: “What we want to buy is a series of ancillary tools developed by Hanwen Library. We are interested in the intellectual property rights of software, such as the text recognition system you developed, regardless of the collection module, recognition system, conversion module, including automatic coding software."
"Sorry, I don't have it at the moment. The idea of transferring this system." Zhou Zhi shook his head.
"Mr. Zhou, we will give you a satisfactory price." McLean said.
"Actually, I am more interested in your word office processing system. It seems to be called OFFICE?" Zhou Zhi smiled and said, "Are you willing to transfer it?"
McLean shook his head seriously: " That would be a huge intellectual property package. You can’t afford such a sky-high price, and you don’t have the ability to develop it later.”
“But transferring this text recognition system will be of huge benefit to both of us.”
“For example?”
"You can get a huge benefit to improve your R&D environment, and we will get an imaginative product," McLean said. "In addition, we can also entrust you with the subsequent development of this product." McLean said with a smile: "In this way, you can continue to create wealth, produce scientific research results, and train outstanding talents. Elites like Mr. Zhou, You can also directly go to Silicon Valley to participate in our projects, and you can even become a scientist in our company in the future.”
I am the largest shareholder of your company’s outstanding shares, and you are all working for me. of! Hearing this, Zhou Zhi couldn't help but curse secretly.
This MacLean has always been very polite and gentle, acting like a professional manager who talks about things as they happen, but Zhou Zhi believes that this is a manifestation of Westerners' hypocrisy and shamelessness.
Blackmail with a smile is not blackmail? Is a polite robbery not robbery?
The key point is that they still take it for granted, regard it as self-consistent logic, and are ready to "apply it to everyone."
There are even victims who defend it, thinking that it is a manifestation of the progress of civilization.
So Zhou Zhi goes straight to the core of the problem in one sentence: "How much money are you prepared to pay? Is it the same as the price you pay for purchasing software products in China?"
"The application for an international patent is It’s a complicated matter,” McLean said: “If Mr. Zhou agrees to transfer the patent package of this system, we will have to prepare process documents, applications, and countless legal documents. It proves that these require a lot of money and energy. "
"There is a certain difference between the price we offer for original software outside the United States and mature domestic patented products," McLean said. : "But considering China's labor costs and the current maturity of this software, I believe you will be very satisfied with the price we offer."
"Mr. McLean, can I understand it this way?" Zhou Zhi also smiled: "If these software can obtain international patents, then you will acquire our word processing system according to the standards of similar acquisition cases in the United States?"< br>
“If that’s the case, this system is very useful to us. It's not very attractive." McLean shrugged. "After all, the text recognition system is not very difficult for us in Western document processing. It is mainly useful in China."
"Then. Are you talking about the difficulty of applying for an international patent?"
"Mr. Zhou, please calm down. McLean showed no embarrassment after being exposed, and criticized Zhou Zhi in turn: "First of all, I admit the value of your invention, and secondly, I think this value has not reached the level where Microsoft needs to buy it at the price of similar products in the United States. At this value On the basis of principles, can we start a discussion and finally reach an outcome that is satisfactory to both parties? "
"Hahahahaha..." Zhou Zhi couldn't help laughing: "Mr. McLean, I tell you frankly, I am very calm, even so calm that I commissioned it as early as two months ago. Friends in Hong Kong have registered an international patent package for this Chinese recognition processing system.”
"So the value principle basis you preset no longer exists. If Mr. McLean is still interested in our identification system, we can continue to discuss it on a new basis."
" Really? "McLean is determined to lose, or he is used to this kind of scene: "Then I will report this new situation to the headquarters, and we will discuss this matter another day."
" Microsoft is satisfied with your current project progress, and respects and admires your ideas and practices for actively developing peripheral software and improving efficiency. I am already looking forward to D-Day.”
Mai Mingchuan. He smiled and said: "Then today's meeting will be like this. The two representatives can leave. We still have some internal school affairs to discuss."
(End of Chapter)