China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 260 258. Mother-in-law visits son-in-law
While Cao Yu was busy with Marvel affairs, a lawsuit over the Internet was also in full swing in China.

In court, the plaintiff Fei'e Video took out the patent certificate for the barrage function and asked Youku to stop using the barrage function and compensate for losses.

Youku said that the barrage on its website was developed by itself, and although its functions are similar to those of Feigo, they are not exactly the same. It also said that Feigo has a technology monopoly.

He also pointed out that the world's earliest instant messaging software was ICQ, couldn't other companies do it?
“Youku is secretly changing its concept.”

The plaintiff's lawyer immediately countered: "The instant messaging software has different codes, and the codes of Youku's barrage and our company's technology are 90% similar. Isn't this infringement?"

Afterwards, Fei’e Video produced relevant legal documents to prove the infringement.

The defendants also clung to the technology monopoly.

This lawsuit lasted for several days and was reported by various media. There are also various opinions in the society.

A few days later, Ahri’s Ma Yun also jumped out to support Youku, saying that Feige violated the competitive spirit of the Internet, and questioned whether the barrage technology was a technology patent.

At the same time, Tudou, Sohu, PPS, etc. are also cheering for Youku.

They feel that as long as they win the lawsuit, they can boldly develop barrage with confidence, and they must not let Fei'e's family dominate.

"Mr. Cao, it's hard to say what the outcome of this lawsuit will be. There are many people supporting Youku now."

On the phone, Fei'e CEO Zhou Juan was a little worried.

"Calm down, don't be afraid, keep fighting for a while, I have a backup plan."

Cao Yu comforted Zhou Juan and pondered for a while. To be on the safe side, he sent an email to Lu Huateng, Xu Xin of Today Capital, and Sequoia Capital, asking them to prepare to make a statement.

After doing all this, he felt it was not enough.

This lawsuit is indeed very important. It is also a major event for whether China's patent and copyright awareness can be improved. For its own sake, it must win.

Although he thought about Ma Yun taking action, he never thought that other video websites would also speak out.

"I happen to be in the United States now, so I can only use them first and let them make some contributions to me."

With a sneer, Cao Yu immediately contacted several film companies including Universal Pictures, Marvel Pictures, which was suffering from piracy, 21 World Pictures, which also invested in "Avatar", and CJ Entertainment, a Korean company, to file the lawsuit. one time.

The next day, Lu Huateng, Xu Xin and Sequoia Capital all stated in public that if China wants to make progress, it must pay attention to the protection of copyrights and patents.
Another day later, several Hollywood film and television companies and CJ Entertainment also publicly stated that if China does not have intellectual property protection, it will be very worried about China's future cooperation in the film and television industry.

After these two heavy blows, Chinese netizens who were originally obsessed with melon immediately began to support Fei Ge Video.

On the one hand, we like Fei’e Video, and on the other hand, we can’t be criticized by others. More importantly, what is Korean Bang?
When Tudou, Sohu, etc. saw this situation, they could only choose to remain silent.

"How could this be?"

Looking at this report, Gu Yongqiang slumped down in his chair.

He did not expect that Cao Yu would have such appeal, and that famous foreign companies would be willing to support her.

Judging from the pressure from all aspects and the evidence provided by Fei Ge, the original plan of winning with more was no longer useful.

People occupy great righteousness.

If you lose the lawsuit, you will not only have to compensate Fei'e for its losses, but also have to stop the barrage function. Then the website's appeal will be greatly reduced, and it may become a third-rate small website, or even be acquired.

At Fei'e Company, Zhou Juan also looked at these reports and called his boss: "Mr. Cao, I didn't expect you to be so energetic? What should I do if you come down?"

"In this way, after two days of court hearing, you will say that our technology can be shared and there is no intention to monopolize it, but users must pay. Our barrage is a technical invention patent and can be protected for 20 years, that's about it."

"understood."

After listening to the boss's instructions, Zhou Juan understood the boss's intention.

The purpose of the company is to make profits, not to fight to the death. If these video companies are forced to a corner, they may come up with something else, and it will not be worthwhile.

Sure enough, in the third court hearing two days later, Fei'e Video actually agreed to share the barrage technology as long as it bore the cost.

Youku is still considering whether to accept it, but Tudou, PPS, Sohu, etc. immediately abandoned their original comrades and expressed their support for Fei’e Video’s decision.

Everyone has it, and this is fair competition.

"You worthless guys!"

Seeing that he was isolated, Gu Yongqiang gritted his teeth in the office again!
But even if he gets angry again, it will not help.

Besides, Fei Ge’s requirements are not high. They only need 1000 million yuan in patent technology royalties per year and a few advertisements are enough.

But he was still a little unwilling to become a flying goose cow, providing him with a steady stream of milk.Unfortunately, half a month later, the verdict came out: Youku used Fei'e Video's patented technology without permission, and was required to pay 300 million yuan in compensation and bear all the costs of the lawsuit.

At the same time, Fei'e Video promised to license the barrage technology to other companies, with an annual patent royalty of 1000 million yuan.

After receiving the verdict, Gu Yongqiang knew that if he didn't become a cow, he wouldn't be able to survive unless he removed the barrage function.

"Fei Ge, if you continue like this, you will become the target of public criticism sooner or later."

Gu Yongqiang looked at the verdict unwillingly and angrily.

Suddenly, he remembered that Ah Li spoke up for him in this lawsuit.

"Feiyu Entertainment is behind Fei Gou, and Mr. Ma has invested in Huayi. How about we cooperate and see if we can defeat Fei Gou? Maybe we can get some financing!"

Thinking of this, he remembered that he had received Ma Yun's phone number at the West Lake Sword Forum, and called him immediately.

"Mr. Gu, I have been suffering from Cao Yu for a long time. Now we have to give Jingdong a sum of money every year on Double Eleven. Cao Yu also owns shares in Jingdong."

After receiving a call from Gu Yongqiang, Ma Yun began to complain.

But after a moment, a thought came to his mind: "There is a big reason why Cao Yu has achieved such success now. It comes from Fei'e Video. If I can control Youku."

Gu Yongqiang didn't know that his website had been mentioned, and he was still talking about his plans: "I know, we are all the same, so if we cooperate, maybe we can surpass Fei'e Video."

"Definitely."

Ma Yun immediately agreed, and then said: "I am very optimistic about your website. For our common goal, if Mr. Gu needs anything, you are welcome. Next time I will tell Mr. Wang of Huayi about their future movies. The rights to the TV series can be sold to you at a low price first."

"Thank you in advance, Mr. Ma."

Although Gu Yongqiang really wanted to get the first financing, it was not the best time to open his mouth at this time.

He has to wait to see if there is any other capital that takes a fancy to him. When the time comes to recruit Ahri, he might get even more funds.

I don’t know at all that seeking financing from Ahli is undoubtedly seeking skin from a tiger.

Here, Ma Yun and Gu Yongqiang each have their own plans, but their goal is the same, which is Cao Yu who is still in the United States.

At this time, Cao Yu had finished all his work and returned to Los Angeles.

"You finally came back. You said it was three or four days, but you stayed for five whole days. You didn't even miss me, and you didn't even get a call."

As soon as they met, Liu Yifei pouted and pretended to be unhappy.

"I haven't finished my work yet. I just finished my work and came to see you as soon as possible."

Cao Yu quite likes this girl's somewhat silly and cute personality, mainly because she is more relaxed.

Liu Yifei was still not satisfied: "Did you bring me something delicious?"

Cao Yu couldn't laugh or cry and said: "What's delicious in this shabby place like America? I heard that the top ten delicacies in America are hamburgers, French fries, and sandwiches. Are you still not tired of eating them? When we return to China, I will bring them You go hunting in the Northeast."

"Okay!"

Liu Yifei immediately jumped up with joy. She usually didn't have many friends, but Cao Yu was her most important person.

Liu Xiaoli on the side also recognized and accepted the relationship between her daughter and Cao Yu. Seeing the closeness between the two, she advised: "Xiao Cao, don't always spoil Qian Qian."

"Mom, what do you mean by spoiling me? He is my boyfriend. If he is not good to me, who should he be good to?"

When Liu Yifei mentioned that Cao Yu was her boyfriend, her happiness and pride were written all over her face.

"You... feel like a child."

Liu Xiaoli spoke to her daughter dotingly, and then said to Cao Yu: "There are only two days left for Sissi's play to be completed. Should we go back to China directly?"

Cao Yu nodded and said: "Well, the production of the "Assembly" crew is about to be finished. I want to go and take a look. By the way, I can take you and Sissi to have a good time in the Northeast for a few days. How about it?"

"Well, I haven't been back to my hometown for a long time. I just wanted to go back and have a look."

Anyway, the relationship between Cao Yu and his daughter was established, and Liu Xiaoli was not polite.

Now she regards Cao Yu as her future son-in-law.

Moreover, the mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, and the more she looks at him, the more she likes him.

(End of this chapter)