Reborn Industrial Tycoon

Chapter 452: Full of bad intentions (please subscribe)

In 1995, Komatsu's Chinese branch had not yet been established, let alone a production plant in China.

At that time, the Komatsu Group only set up an office in China, and the Komatsu excavators sold in China were all imported products.

As the person in charge of Komatsu Group in China, Shota Sakamoto is fully aware of every transaction of Komatsu Group in China.

For a large order like one hundred excavators, it is impossible to complete the transaction without skipping Shota Sakamoto.

At this time, Shota Sakamoto felt a little strange. He had never sold a hundred excavators, but from the picture in the newspaper, he could tell at a glance that it was a Komatsu PC-type excavator.

"Could it be that the editor of the newspaper randomly found a picture of an excavator and happened to find our Komatsu excavator?"

Shota Sakamoto couldn't help but look at the picture again, only to find that the model of the excavator on the picture was not Komatsu's PC-100, but FK-501.

"What's going on? It's obviously our Komatsu excavator, but why is the model number FK501 written on it? Which country is it made in? I've never heard of such an excavator."

Sakamoto Shota immediately looked at the article, and with his level of Chinese characters, he could barely understand the content of the article.

The content of the article generally states that a port in the eastern province has officially begun construction. The port covers an area of ​​XX acres and is expected to build XX berths. How many XX thousand-ton ships can be docked and what supporting facilities are there.

After introducing the situation of the port, he also said that the port was constructed by a transportation engineering company. In order to complete the port smoothly, a hundred excavators were specially purchased, which is the kind of excavator in the photo.

However, Sakamoto Shota was still worried that his understanding was not accurate, so he called a translator and explained to him the contents of the newspaper.

"One hundred excavators, this is a big order!" Shota Sakamoto frowned, looking at the FK501 in the accompanying picture, and increasingly felt that it was very similar to Komatsu's PC100 excavator.

"Something's wrong. I need to investigate this FK501 excavator."

…

In a large warehouse, an FK501 excavator had been dismantled into eight pieces and was completely dismantled.

A man who looked like an engineer was standing in front of the parts, recording with a pen and paper.

This man who looks like an engineer is surnamed Kudo. He is an excavator engineer for the Komatsu Group and a reinforcement specially invited by Shota Sakamoto from Japan.

Shota Sakamoto walked up to Kudo and asked, "Chief Kudo, what was the result?"

The man named Kudo immediately said; "Representative Sakamoto, the engine and traveling gear of this excavator are made in China. In addition, the transmission system, rotation system, working equipment and hydraulic control system are all made with ours."

The PC100 excavator is the same.”

"It's true! I knew it was like this. This Fukang Engineering FK501 is a copy of our PC100 excavator!" Shota Sakamoto said excitedly.

Kudo instinctively said: "Representative Sakamoto, do you mean that Chinese companies have copied our products?"

Sakamoto Shota nodded: "Yes. Similar situations have occurred many times before. For example, after our home appliances came to the Chinese market, they were quickly copied by Chinese home appliance companies.

Now in the Chinese market, all Chinese brands are Chinese, and Japanese home appliance brands are already at a disadvantage! What I’m worried about now is that our Japanese construction machinery will follow in the footsteps of home appliance companies!”

Kudo nodded and then said, "Representative Sakamoto, there is one thing I have to remind you. In addition to the parts, I found that their adjustment of the parts parameters of the excavator is exactly the same as our PC100 excavator."

"Even the parameters are the same? That means that this FK501 excavator is a complete imitation of our PC100. Otherwise, how could even the parameters of the parts be the same!"

Sakamoto Shota let out a long sigh and then said: "Kudo-kun, can these conclusions you have drawn form formal written results?"

"Of course, I have complete test data, which can stand the test." Kudo immediately replied.

"Then please, please sort out all the written information. These written information will be used as evidence for us to take legal measures." Sakamoto Shota said immediately.

"Take legal action? Representative Sakamoto, do you plan to sue this Chinese company?" Kudo asked.

"Of course, they dare to imitate our products without the authorization of our Komatsu Group, and they even sold a hundred excavators with great fanfare!"

Shota Sakamoto had a gloomy expression on his face and continued: "Not only do I want him to spit out all the money he earned, but I also want to give him something to show for it. This can be regarded as a warning to other Chinese companies so that other Chinese companies will not dare to imitate our products.

!”

…

Fukang Engineering, general manager Zhang Tao hurriedly walked into Li Weidong's office.

"Lao Zhang, why is this so urgent? Just make a phone call." Li Weidong said.

"For important matters, I'd better come in person!" Zhang Tao walked to Li Weidong's desk and lowered his voice and said, "A lawyer came to me just now and said he was the representative lawyer of Japan's Komatsu Group."

"A Japanese lawyer is here?" Li Weidong asked.

"No, the lawyer is Chinese, his surname is Du, and this is his business card." Zhang Tao said and handed a business card to Li Weidong.

Li Weidong looked at the word "Du Xin" on the business card, and then asked: "Why is this lawyer Du Xin looking for you? What's bothering you?"

"I'm so honest, how can I do anything! Isn't it for our excavator? This lawyer Du said that our FK501 excavator is a copy of Komatsu's excavator, but Komatsu did not agree, so it infringes Komatsu's intellectual property rights.

." Zhang Tao said.

"Then what? Do you want us to pay compensation?" Li Weidong continued to ask.

"Isn't that right? Moreover, the lion spoke loudly. I was shocked after hearing this. I can't pay attention to this matter, so I came to you quickly." Zhang Tao said.

"Okay, let's go over and take a look." Li Weidong stood up and walked to the reception room with Zhang Tao.

After arriving at the reception room and introducing each other, the two parties took their seats, and Lawyer Du Xin explained his purpose of coming again.

To be specific, I still use the same rhetoric. Your Fukang Engineering excavators are imitations of Komatsu Group. You have infringed the copyright. I am here to discuss compensation with you on behalf of Komatsu.

Li Weidong nodded calmly and asked, "Lawyer Du, what kind of compensation conditions does Komatsu Group want?"

"Because you have infringed the intellectual property rights of Komatsu Group's PC100 excavator, Komatsu Group requires you, Fukang Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd., to immediately stop the infringement and compensate Komatsu Group for US$400 million!" Du Xin said.

"Is there anything else?" Li Weidong still looked calm.

Du Xin was suddenly surprised. He thought that Li Weidong would show some gaffes after hearing the huge compensation of 400 million U.S. dollars. However, he did not expect that Li Weidong's mood did not show any fluctuations. It was as if the 400 million U.S. dollars was just four dollars.

Just RMB yuan.

"This Li Weidong is calm and calm. He is a difficult character to deal with!" Du Xin thought to himself.

However, as a lawyer, Du Xin is still very good at taking the initiative in negotiations, so he said: "Chairman Li, I know that the compensation of 400 million US dollars may not be acceptable to you.

Komatsu Group has also considered that your company cannot pay such a large amount of compensation, so Komatsu Group has also prepared another compensation condition."

"I'm all ears." Li Weidong continued.

"Komatsu Group requires Fukang Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. to immediately stop infringement and pay compensation based on the number of infringing products you have sold. The compensation amount for each infringing product is 20,000 US dollars!" Du Xin said.

The compensation for each excavator is US$20,000, and one hundred units is US$2 million, which is much cheaper than US$400 million.

Li Weidong instantly understood that this second condition was the true intention of Komatsu Group.

As for the previous astronomical compensation of US$400 million, it was nothing more than setting a high price first to scare Li Weidong. In this way, when the second condition was mentioned, Li Weidong would feel that it was much cheaper and it would be easier to give in.

But according to the exchange rate at that time, 20,000 US dollars was equivalent to 170,000 yuan. How much did an excavator cost? If the compensation was really 170,000 yuan, Li Weidong would have lost even his capital.

"The compensation for an excavator is US$20,000. Although I can afford such a loss, I still have to lose a lot of money! It seems that the real purpose of Komatsu Group is to scare the monkeys. It wants to make me suffer huge losses.

, to warn other companies.”

Thinking of this, Li Weidong smiled slightly and said, "Lawyer Du, I will not agree to either of the conditions you mentioned!"

"Chairman Li, I don't think you should refuse so hastily. You should think about it carefully," Du Xin said.

"No need to think about it." Li Weidong shook his head: "I didn't infringe the intellectual property rights of Komatsu Group, why should I pay compensation?"

Du Xin laughed, and then said: "Chairman Li, I hope you understand that since Komatsu Group has entrusted me to come to you to discuss compensation, I must have definite evidence of your company's infringement! Chairman Li should not take any chances.

Psycho!”

"This is not a matter of luck, but our Fukang Engineering has really not infringed upon Komatsu Group's intellectual property rights!" Li Weidong replied calmly.

Du Xin felt that Li Weidong had a tough mouth, so he had to use legal weapons.

"Chairman Li, if you are unwilling to accept the compensation conditions proposed by Komatsu Group, then we can only meet in court. I emphasize again that the evidence prepared by Komatsu Group is very sufficient. In court, your Fukang Project will undoubtedly fail.

!”

Du Xin continued: "At that time, it may not be something that can be solved with 20,000 US dollars. Komatsu Group will inevitably put forward higher compensation requirements, and Beverly Engineering will also pay more losses, and may even go bankrupt!"

Li Weidong smiled nonchalantly: "In that case, let's meet in court!"

Then Li Weidong put on a posture of seeing off guests.

Du Xin sighed helplessly, thinking to himself, it's so hard to persuade a damn person with good words. This Li Weidong probably thought I was scaring him! When he really receives the summons from the court, he probably won't be able to laugh anymore!

…

After sending Du Xin away, Zhang Tao approached Li Weidong with a puzzled look on his face.

"Chairman Li, didn't you get back a lot of authorization documents before? Since we have authorization, why don't we show it to Lawyer Du?" Zhang Tao asked.

"If we show it to him, how can Xiaosong sue us?" Li Weidong asked with a smile.

Zhang Tao was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face became more and more confused.

Li Weidong did not explain clearly, but said: "Lao Zhang, just wait and see the good show!"

Zhang Tao nodded, he didn't ask any more questions, but what is certain is that Li Weidong must be holding back bad water again!

Li Weidong continued, "Old Zhang, I have two tasks assigned to you recently. One is to purchase more raw materials and use full power to produce excavators for me, but the quality must be guaranteed.

The second thing is that Komatsu Group will definitely sue our factory. I guess the court summons will arrive soon. You go arrange the publicity department and contact all media."

Zhang Tao nodded: "I understand this. Let the media not report on our factory's lawsuit and try to minimize social attention!"

"No, what I mean is, let these media report vigorously on our factory's lawsuit. If there are some who don't want to report, you can put some advertisements and let them report." Li Weidong said.

"What?" Zhang Tao was completely confused, and he said: "It's too late to hide when others are sued, so how can you take the initiative to lean on them?

I understand, you want to use the public opinion offensive to help us win the lawsuit! But this will cost a lot of public relations fees, and some media, even if they pay public relations fees, may not be willing to stand on our side!"

Journalists in the 1990s were the real "uncrowned kings." At that time, many reporters really risked their lives to cover news, so journalists were a high-risk profession at the time.

At that time, it was common for reporters to be beaten during interviews. Dozens of reporters would die in the line of duty every year.

For many reporters at that time, the truth was more important than money. Imagine risking your life for an interview, how could you be bribed with money? Such reporters would not make unfair reports for the sake of money.

Zhang Tao thought that Li Weidong wanted to use money to buy the media and stir up public opinion, so that he would be in a more advantageous position when fighting a lawsuit.

However, Li Weidong said: "Old Zhang, you misunderstood, I don't need reporters to be on our side, I just need them to report this matter fairly.

It’s best for reporters to interview the person in charge of Komatsu Group’s office in China. We can reimburse the travel expenses. By the way, where is the office of Komatsu Group in China? Beijing? Shanghai? Not Hong Kong Island, right? If it’s Hong Kong

Forget about the island, it’s too expensive!”

…

Komatsu Group Office in China.

There was a knock on the door, and the young and beautiful female secretary and translator walked in.

"Mr. Sakamoto, a reporter is here and wants to interview you." The secretary said in Japanese.

"What media reporter are you from? Why do you want to interview me?" Shota Sakamoto said.

"It's a reporter from Donghai Evening News. He said he wanted to know more about Komatsu Group's lawsuit against Beverly Engineering for infringement of intellectual property rights," the secretary replied.

"Donghai Evening News? I know that this newspaper has a high circulation and its influence in eastern China is still very large."

Shota Sakamoto thought that if he could follow the media's lead and tell the story about Beverly Engineering's imitation excavator, it would also create some pressure from public opinion, which would also be a good thing for Komatsu Group when it comes to litigation in the future.

So Sakamoto Shota nodded: "Okay, Mr. reporter, please go to the reception room, I will be right away."

After a while, Shota Sakamoto met a reporter from Tokai Evening News.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Shota Sakamoto introduced the details of the lawsuit to reporters.

“We specially bought a FK501 excavator from Fukang Engineering and conducted a comprehensive disassembly. Then our engineers discovered that the FK501 excavator uses the technology of our Little Children’s Palace PC100 excavator!

However, our Komatsu Group has not authorized PC100 excavator technology to Beverly Engineering, which means that Beverly Engineering has infringed on our intellectual property rights. Therefore, we decided to use legal weapons to protect ourselves and file a lawsuit against Beverly Engineering and demand compensation!

"

The translator told the reporter what Sakamoto Shota said. The reporter listened and took shorthand notes. After he finished taking notes, he asked: "Mr. Sakamoto, I have a question. Since Beverly Engineering has not been authorized by the company, how can they own your company?"

Where’s the technology?”

"Of course it was obtained through plagiarism and imitation." Shota Sakamoto said without mercy.

"In other words, Fukang Engineering has successfully copied your company's excavator technology?" the reporter asked next.

Shota Sakamoto hesitated slightly, and then replied: "Of course, otherwise, we would not be able to sue Beverly Engineering."

The reporter then asked: "Mr. Sakamoto, are the copied technologies you mentioned considered relatively advanced technologies?"

"Of course it's advanced technology!" Shota Sakamoto nodded without hesitation, and then said: "Our Komatsu Group's excavator technology is top-notch in the world!

Our PC100 excavator is world-class in terms of power, operation and stability! The technology used in it is of course advanced technology!"

When asked by reporters, Shota Sakamoto certainly couldn't say that Komatsu's technique was not good enough. Even if it wasn't good, he still had to play hard!

The reporter asked again: "Mr. Sakamoto, I don't know much about excavator technology. Can China develop similar technology?"

"Based on my understanding of Chinese machinery companies, if I give them another thirty years, they may be able to reach our current technical level!" Shota Sakamoto said with pride.

Although there are some gaps in excavator technology between China and Japan, the gap is definitely not that big. However, in order to brag about himself, Sakamoto Shota said it would take thirty years.

The reporter suddenly understood and nodded: "I see. It seems that what Fukang Engineering has copied this time is Japan's most advanced excavator technology, and it has suddenly filled the thirty-year technology gap!"

At this time, the reporter actually felt a little proud of the Fukang Project.

The next second, the reporter had already thought of a title:

"Chinese companies successfully caught up with the technological gap, but were accused of infringement by Japanese companies"!

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