Rebirth of the Industrial Tycoon - Vol 2 Chapter 452

Chapter 452 Bad stomach water (for subscription)

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 all Komatsu excavators sold in China were imported products.

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

Such a large order of one hundred excavators, it is impossible to skip Sakamoto Shota and complete the transaction.

At this time, Shota Sakamoto felt a little strange. He hadn’t sold a hundred excavators, but the pictures in the newspaper showed that it was a Komatsu PC excavator.

“Could it be that the editor of the newspaper, who just found a picture of the excavator, just found our Komatsu excavator?”

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

“What’s the matter? It’s our Komatsu excavator. How come it says the model of FK501? Which country is it made in? I have never heard of such an excavator.”

Shota Sakamoto immediately looked at the article, and with his Kanji level, he barely understood the content of the article.

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

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

However, Sakamoto was still worried about his inaccurate understanding, so he called an interpreter and told him the contents of the newspaper.

“One hundred excavators, this is a big order!” Sakamoto frowned, looking at the FK501 on the picture, he felt more and more similar to Komatsu’s PC100 excavator.

“Something’s wrong, I need to investigate this FK501 excavator.”

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In a large warehouse, an FK501 excavator has been dismantled eight pieces, and torn apart.

A man who looks like an engineer is standing in front of the parts, recording with pen and paper.

The engineer-looking man surnamed Kudo is an excavator engineer from the Komatsu Group. Shota Sakamoto specially invited rescuers from Japan.

Shota Sakamoto walked up to Kudo and asked, “Section Manager Kudo, what’s the result?”

The man surnamed Kudo said immediately: “Representative Sakamoto, this excavator, engine and running gear are made in China. In addition, the transmission system, slewing system, working device and hydraulic control system are all made in China. The PC100 excavator is the same.”

“Sure enough! I knew it was like this. The FK501 of the Fukang project is an imitation of our PC100 excavator!” Sakamoto said with excitement.

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

Sho Sakamoto nodded too much: “Yes. There have been a lot of similar situations before. For example, our home appliances were quickly copied by Chinese home appliance companies after they came to the Chinese market.

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

Kudo nodded, and then spoke; “Representative Sakamoto, there is one thing I must remind you. In addition to the parts, I found that their adjustments to the parameters of the excavator are exactly the same as our PC100 excavator.”

“Even the parameters are the same? That means that this FK501 excavator is completely copied from our PC100. Otherwise, how could even the parameters of the parts be the same!”

Sho Sakamoto sighed too long, and then said: “Kudo-kun, can these conclusions you have come to form a formal written result?”

“Of course, I have complete test data, all of which can stand the test.” Kudo replied immediately.

“Then please, please sort out all the written materials. These written materials will serve as evidence for us to take the legal route.” Sakamoto said immediately.

“Take legal means? Representative Sakamoto, are you planning to sue this Chinese company?” Kudo asked.

“Of course, without the authorization of our Komatsu Group, we dared to imitate our products, and also sold a hundred excavators with great fanfare!”

Shota Sakamoto had a gloomy expression on his face, and then said, “Not only do I want him to vomit all the money he earns, but I also have to give him some color to see. It can be regarded as a horror, so that other Chinese companies dare not imitate our products. !”

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Beverly Project, General Manager Zhang Tao hurriedly walked into Li Weidong’s office.

“Lao Zhang, what’s going on in such a rush? Just make a phone call.” Li Weidong said.

“Important things, let me come here in person!” Zhang Tao walked to Li Weidong’s desk, lowered his voice and said, “A lawyer came to me just now, saying that he is the representative lawyer of the Komatsu Group in Japan.”

“A Japanese lawyer came here?” Li Weidong asked.

“No, the lawyer is Chinese, his surname is Du, this is his business card.” Zhang Tao said, handing a business card to Li Weidong.

Li Weidong looked at the words “Du Xin” on the business card, and then asked: “What is the lawyer Du Xin looking for? What are you bothering you for?”

“How can I honestly pay for everything! Isn’t it for our excavators! The lawyer Du said that our FK501 excavator is a copy of Komatsu’s excavator, but Komatsu did not agree, so it violated Komatsu’s intellectual property rights. “Zhang Tao said.

“What then? Do we want us to lose money?” Li Weidong continued to ask.

“It’s not right, and it’s still the lion’s big mouth. I was shocked after hearing this. I can’t pay attention to this matter, so I will come to you quickly.” Zhang Tao said.

“Well, let’s go and have a look.” Li Weidong said, stood up and walked to the reception room with Zhang Tao.

came to the reception room and introduced each other, after the two parties divided the guests and the host took their seats, attorney Du Xin said his intentions again.

To be more specific, the excavator of your Beverly Project is an imitation of the Komatsu Group, and you have infringed on it. I will talk to you about compensation on behalf of Komatsu.

Li Weidong nodded calmly, and asked: “Lawyer Du, what kind of compensation does the Komatsu Group want?”

“Because you infringed on the intellectual property rights of the Komatsu Group PC100 excavator, Komatsu Group requires you Beverly Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. to immediately stop the infringement and compensate Komatsu Group with 400 million US dollars!” Du Xin said.

“Anything else?” Li Weidong still looked calm.

Du Xinmeng was surprised. He thought that after Li Weidong heard the huge compensation of 400 million US dollars, there would be some gaffes, but he did not expect that Li Weidong’s emotions did not show any waves, as if the 400 million US dollars was only four. It’s only RMB.

“This Li Weidong is not surprised at all changes, he is a difficult character to deal with!” Du Xin secretly said in his heart.

However, as a lawyer, Du Xin is still very good at mastering the initiative in negotiations, so he said: “Chairman Li, I know that the 400 million US dollars compensation may be unacceptable to you.

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

“I listen with great respect.” Li Weidong continued.

“Komatsu Group requires you Beverly Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. to immediately stop the infringement and pay compensation based on the number of infringing products you have sold. The compensation for each infringing product is US$20,000!” Du Xin said.

Each excavator pays 20,000 U.S. dollars, 100 units is 2 million U.S. dollars, which is much cheaper than 400 million U.S. dollars.

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

As for the previous astronomical compensation of 400 million US dollars, it is nothing more than opening a high price first to scare Li Weidong. In this way, when the second condition is mentioned, Li Weidong will feel that it is much cheaper and more likely to give in.

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

“An excavator pays 20,000 U.S. dollars. Although I can afford such a loss, I have to lose a lot! It seems that the real purpose of the Komatsu Group is to kill the chickens and 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 the two conditions you mentioned!”

“Chairman Li, I don’t think you should refuse in such a hurry, you still have to think about it carefully.” Du Xin said.

“Don’t think about it.” Li Weidong shook his head: “I haven’t infringed on the intellectual property rights of Komatsu Group. Why should I lose money?”

Du Xin smiled, and then said: “Chairman Li, I hope you understand that since Komatsu Group has entrusted me to talk to you about compensation, it must be the definitive evidence of your company’s infringement! Chairman Li should not take a fluke. Mentally!”

“This is not a fluke problem, but our Beverly Project, which really did not infringe on the intellectual property rights of the Komatsu Group!” Li Weidong replied calmly.

Du Xin felt that Li Weidong was a cooked duck with a hard mouth, so he had to take out a legal weapon.

“Chairman Li, if you are unwilling to accept the compensation terms proposed by the Komatsu Group, then we can only meet in the court. I repeat that the evidence prepared by the Komatsu Group is very sufficient. In the court, your Beverly Project will undoubtedly fail. !”

Du Xin continued: “At that time, it was not something that could be solved by 20,000 US dollars. Komatsu Group will inevitably raise higher compensation requirements, Beverly Engineering will also pay more losses, and may even go bankrupt!”

Li Weidong smiled disapprovingly: “In this case, let’s see you in court!”

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

Du Xin sighed helplessly, and secretly said in his heart that it is really a good word to persuade the **** thing, this Li Weidong probably thought I was scaring him! When he actually received the subpoena from the court, he probably won’t be able to laugh!

…

Send Du Xin away, Zhang Tao clings to Li Weidong’s side with a puzzled look.

“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.

“Show him, how can Komatsu tell us!” Li Weidong asked with a smile.

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

Li Weidong did not explain clearly, but said; “Lao Zhang, you just wait for a good show!”

Zhang Tao nodded. He didn’t ask much, but what is certain is that Li Weidong must be holding bad water again!

Li Weidong continued: “Lao Zhang, recently, two tasks have been entrusted to you. One is to purchase more raw materials, and run full horsepower to produce excavators for me, but the quality must be guaranteed.

Second thing, Komatsu Group will definitely sue our factory. I guess the court’s summons will arrive soon. You can arrange for the Propaganda Department and contact the various media. ”

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

“No, I mean, let these media report on our factory’s lawsuits. If you don’t want to report, you can put some advertisements and let them report.” Li Weidong said.

“Huh?” Zhang Tao was completely confused, and he said: “Others have eaten a lawsuit and it is too late to hide. Why do you take the initiative to lean on!

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

The journalists in the 1990s were the real “Uncrowned King”. At that time, many reporters were really desperate to cover the news, and because of this, reporters were a high-risk profession at the time.

The reporters at that time were beaten during interviews. It was commonplace. Every year, dozens of reporters were killed on duty.

For many reporters at the time, facts are really more important than money. Imagine if you don’t even want your life for the interview, how can you be bought by money? Such reporters will not make unfair reports for money.

Zhang Tao thought that Li Weidong wanted to use money to buy the media and stir up public opinion in order to be in a more advantageous position in the case of lawsuits.

However, Li Weidong said, “Lao Zhang, you are misunderstood. I don’t need reporters to be on our side. I only need them to report this matter impartially.

It’s better to ask the reporter to interview the person in charge of the 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 city? Don’t know Hong Kong Island, right? If it’s Hong Kong Island, it’s too expensive! ”

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Komatsu Group Office in China.

A knock on the door sounded, and a young and beautiful female secretary and translator walked in.

“Mr. Sakamoto, a reporter came outside and wants to interview you.” The secretary said in Japanese.

“What kind of media reporter? Why do you want to interview me?” Sakamoto said.

“It is a reporter from the “Donghai Evening News”, saying that he wanted to know about the Komatsu Group suing Fukang Engineering for infringement of intellectual property rights.” The secretary replied.

“Donghai Evening News? I know that this newspaper has a high circulation and still has a great influence in eastern China.”

Shota Sakamoto thought in his heart that if he could follow the media and talk about the Beverly Engineering imitation excavator, it could also create some pressure from the public. When a lawsuit is filed in the future, it is also a good thing for the Komatsu Group.

So Sakamoto nodded too much: “Well, Mr. reporter, please go to the reception room, I will come right away.”

After a while, Shota Sakamoto met the reporter of the “Donghai Evening News”.

After the two exchanged a few words, Sakamoto Shota introduced the details of the lawsuit to reporters.

“We bought a FK501 excavator from Fukang Engineering and conducted a comprehensive dismantling. Then our engineers discovered that the FK501 excavator used was the technology of our PC100 excavator!

But our Komatsu Group did not license the PC100 excavator technology to Fukang Engineering, which means that Fukang Engineering infringed our intellectual property rights, so we decided to protect ourselves with legal weapons and file a lawsuit against Fukang Engineering for compensation! ”

The interpreter told the reporter what Sakamoto Shota had said. The reporter listened to it while taking shorthand, and then asked when it was finished, “Mr. Sakamoto, I have a question. Since Beverly Engineering has not been authorized by the company, how can they own your company? Technology?”

“Of course it was obtained through plagiarism and imitation.” Sakamoto said mercilessly.

“That is to say, Beverly Engineering has successfully imitated your company’s excavator technology?” the reporter then asked.

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

The reporter then asked: “Mr. Sakamoto, may I ask if the technologies you mentioned are being copied, are they considered advanced technologies?”

“Of course it is advanced technology!” Sakamoto nodded without hesitation, and then said: “Our Komatsu Group’s excavator technology is the world’s top!

Our PC100 excavator is top in the world in terms of power, operation and stability! The technology used is of course advanced technology! ”

Faced with reporters’ inquiries, Sakamoto certainly couldn’t say that Komatsu’s skills were not good enough. Even if it’s not good, he has to blow hard!

The reporter asked again: “Mr. Sakamoto, I don’t know much about the technology of excavators. Can China develop similar technologies?”

“With my own understanding of Chinese machinery companies, given them another thirty years, they may be able to reach our current technical level!” Sakamoto said proudly.

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

The reporter nodded suddenly: “So, it seems that the Fukang project imitated this time is Japan’s most advanced excavator technology, which has filled the thirty-year technology gap at once!”

The reporter at this time still has a hint of pride in the Beverly Project.

In the next second, the reporter had a headline in his mind:

“Chinese companies succeeded in catching up with the technological gap, and Japanese companies accused of infringement”!

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