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Chapter 302: Life depends entirely on acting skills
"Please come over here Daniel!"

Li Dongling said something to Su Chicheng. After seeing Su Chicheng leave, Ren Yuefeng, who was sitting on the side, couldn't help but asked Li Dongling with a hint of worry, "Will Daniel and Luo Ji agree to the conditions we proposed?"

This time, Li Dongling planned to let Dongling Hi-tech bite off a large piece of meat from Logi. Even Ren Yuefeng felt a little blushed after hearing those conditions.

"The ancients said, kill it while it's sick. Logitech has reaped enough dividends in the past few years by relying on the patent of Silver Sable mechanical mouse. Now it's time to pay some price. Dongling Hi-Tech is so cheap. Is it easy to take advantage of?”

Li Dongling said indifferently, "If not, Microsoft is indeed watching from the sidelines. This time, Logitech will not let it pass easily!"

Compared to Logitech, Microsoft is a bit more worrisome. The biggest black man in the American technology industry is not blown out, and the title of paraquat in the industry is not randomly worn by others. As long as it enters the industry, Whoever is not disturbed by it is turned 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.

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 in America, then Logitech will not be able to play a secret role.

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 wise to keep a few Logitech brands as vests, which can be regarded as backup. Of course, the premise is that Dongling Hi-tech and Silver Sable can handle Logitech. Among them, Equity must be included, otherwise it will all be empty talk.

"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.

When he saw Daniel, Li Dongling stood up, as if he had just heard that Daniel had arrived in Pingyang. Daniel also had a smile on his face, not as annoyed as someone who had been sitting on the bench for several days.

"I'm honored to meet you again, Li!" Daniel said after shaking hands with Li Dongling.

The Shenzhou digital cordless phone is also used by Logitech, as well as the current Shenzhou USB flash drive. Tanglin Hi-Tech is becoming a presence that changes the technology industry. "

Listening to Daniel's words, it was obvious that he was praising Donglin Hi-tech, but he was also secretly reminding Li Dongling that Logitech saved Silver Sable's life in the first place!
"Silver Sable and Tanglin Hi-Tech will never forget the two million dollars Logitech gave to support Silver Sable!"

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? "

A transfer fee of two million U.S. dollars, and an annual patent royalty of 1.5 million U.S. dollars. Over the years, the patent fees paid by Logitech to Silver Sable should not exceed 8 million U.S. dollars, right?

But before Daniel could speak, what Li Dongling said next made his expression change drastically.

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.

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.

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 Silver Sable once, and Silver Sable We can’t kill all Logitech.

“To be honest, I didn’t expect that the start-up company that came to cooperate with Logitech would become what it is now!

"Daniel, long time no see, I'm glad you can come to the mainland!"

Li Dongling said to Daniel "carelessly", but the cold sweat on the latter's forehead slowly dripped down.

Logitech's current annual revenue is around US$500 million. Especially in the past few years since the emergence of mechanical mice, relying on OEMs and its own brand of mice, coupled with the explosion of the computer industry around the world, Logitech's revenue The rising tide lifts all boats.

But more than 70% of these revenue, or even more, are 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 may not be that high, but it also depends on the comparison. After all, Logitech has only paid Silver Sable a few years in patent fees. It is less than ten million U.S. dollars, but it has earned as much as one billion U.S. dollars.

Li Dongling admitted that Logitech Silver Sable had saved lives back then, but Li Dongling was not satisfied with the fact that Logitech did not receive any reward.

In fact, 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 by relying on mechanical mice, and Daniel would still be there. Here you are talking nonsense with Li Dongling.

Back then, why Logitech, HP, Dell, Compaq, and IBM were willing to cheer for Tanglin Hi-Tech? They were not good people, but their patience with Microsoft's actions in the computer hardware industry had reached its limit. At that time, Tanglin Hi-Tech was just It was just the right time to arouse 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 that this was something that Daniel was originally 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 face, how can you survive? Besides, is it important that face has dollars? For the sake of face, Don’t you want US dollars?
Daniel said in a dry voice, "Logitech and Silver Sable are allies. If Logitech falls, Silver Sable will definitely become Microsoft's next opponent!
Believe me, Microsoft doesn't care at all about its allies. 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 this!"

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 Li Dongling heard this, he 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 making agreements with Apple, Compaq and other computer manufacturers. Silver Sable is fully capable and can take it by himself." With these orders, we can earn $400 million in revenue every year!”

"Silver Sable may not be able to get these orders!"

Daniel blurted out, and then made an apologetic gesture, "I don't mean to question Silver Sable's technical aspects, but it's really not that easy for Silver Sable to get orders!"

"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 said to Ren Yuefeng in good faith, "You should also know that among suppliers, sometimes it is not necessarily the one with the best technology that can get the order, especially since Silver Sable is a mainland brand from Asia. In Europe , because mainland products are in Eastern Europe, mainland products are not so popular in Europe!
Those computer brands not only need to consider technology, but also user acceptance of component suppliers! "

Ren Yuefeng cursed in his heart, but could not refute Daniel. The gang of gangsters in China had left after making a fortune in Eastern Europe a few years ago, but the mess they left behind will continue. The influence lasted for many years, and people in Europe once 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 brand 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 thing.

"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 abide by the rules like Logitech! "

"Any company that dares to infringe Silver Sable's patent, Tanglin Hi-Tech will fight to the end. Microsoft couldn't do it back then, and neither can other companies now!"

Ren Yuefeng said "furiously". Looking at Ren Yuefeng's expression, Li Dongling couldn't help but sigh. Ren Yuefeng, a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, has now honed his acting skills. His life 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 have to suffer a lot!
"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)