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Chapter 188 It’s really warm and hospitable
Involving intellectual property rights has always been relatively complicated, and litigation involving intellectual property rights will involve huge interests. It is normal for an intellectual property lawsuit to last for several years.

Litigation costs money, especially in a country like the United States where litigation is extremely expensive. In order to save money, many intellectual property lawsuits will not actually enter the litigation process. Before litigation, use negotiation to resolve the issue.

Therefore, as a senior intellectual property lawyer, Daniels has experienced many negotiations and has seen many negotiation tricks.

Some opponents, in order to obtain more profits in negotiations, will use various means, including many shady means, and even cross the bottom line of the law.

So when faced with the unexpected reporter, Daniels immediately became wary. He suspected that this was a trick used by the other party.

However, what Daniels did not expect was that these reporters were just the beginning. When he arrived at Tsingta University, he suddenly discovered that this scene did not look like a negotiation, but like a state visit!
A venue the size of an auditorium has a long table with a carpet on the floor and flowers on the table. There is a microphone in front of each position. This is because the room is too big and I am afraid that the other party cannot hear me clearly. What did you say.

There is a special stenographer in front of another small table next to it, and there is a cordon opposite the long table. Behind the cordon is the media area. There are several cameras placed, not to mention Talking about those reporters with cameras.

Daniels, who has experienced many negotiations, saw this kind of big scene for the first time!

The negotiation that Daniels experienced was nothing more than finding a place. After a while, the lawyers representing both sides argued and bid each other, and finally negotiated a price that was acceptable to both parties. Then they picked up the wine glasses and clinked them. The negotiation was considered successful.

This place can be a conference room, an office, or even a coffee shop, or two lawyers can go and have apple pie together to finalize the result.

"The signing is completed! It went so smoothly? Did I misunderstand the Chinese people?"

But being so formal like today made Daniels extremely uncomfortable! Sitting in his seat, he felt awkward. This eloquent lawyer didn't even know what to start with!

"What? Are you accepting the offer?" Daniel looked confused for a moment, and he doubted whether he heard correctly.

Daniels still felt there was fraud and was still wary.

"It shouldn't be. Why did you just accept the offer? Did you say it was a trick? Why didn't you? If it wasn't a trick, why did you create such a big show? Is it really just to welcome us?"

"It must be the other party's negotiation strategy. They want to sell a high price and deliberately create such a big scene to cause psychological pressure on me. I must calm down!"

Once the price was agreed upon, the rest was settled. The two parties quickly drew up the contract, and after confirming it was correct, the signing ceremony took place.

Professor Ma's English is a combination of Chinese pronunciation and London accent. For Daniels who is used to American English, it sounds a bit strange, but it is completely understandable.

Daniels named Lawrence Labs’ offer.

The signing ceremony was also a big scene. Tsinghua University emptied a special auditorium and prepared fruits and snacks on site, making it look like a gala party.

Therefore, we formally propose to you our intention to purchase this patented technology, and hope to conduct further negotiations on the quotation and transaction conditions. In terms of quotation, we will fully consider the research and development costs, market application prospects, technology exclusivity and other factors of the patented technology. Our preliminary quotation is..."

"Isn't this to leave some precious and beautiful memories? It's the same as taking wedding photos." Professor Ma replied with a smile.

Daniels hesitated for a moment, but the curious spirit of the Western cowboy in his bones still made him unable to help but ask: "Mr. Ma, this is just an ordinary signing. I don't know why you made it so grand. In the United States, this is A White House banquet can be held for such a big occasion!”

Professor Ma smiled and said, "Mr. Daniels, there is an old saying in China, which generally means that when friends come from afar, they should feel happy!
Our Chinese nation has always been a warm and hospitable nation. You have come all the way from the other side of the ocean. Of course we must do our best as landlords and let you feel the enthusiasm of the Chinese people! "

Daniels had never signed a contract with so many flashbulbs. It wasn't until both parties signed their names that his hanging heart relaxed.

"Taking wedding photos?" Daniels looked at the reporters in the audience. The microphones in their hands all had the XXTV logo on them.

Although Daniels didn't recognize these signs, he still understood what the two letters TV stood for.

"Well, thank you very much for your warm hospitality. I have fully felt the hospitality of the Chinese people. But with so many cameras and cameras, are they unnecessary?"

The negotiators from Tsinghua University discussed in low voices, and the leader, Professor Ma, replied: "Thank you very much for your offer. After our careful consideration and internal evaluation, we believe that your offer is fair and reasonable. It fully demonstrates the value of our patented technology. Therefore, we decide to accept your offer!”

Americans have a loose temperament in their character. They are not used to so-called "formal" occasions, so Americans think that the British are traditional and the Germans are old-fashioned, and then they dislike the French, who are equally loose and lazy.

Thinking of this, Daniels took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and said: "We are very interested in the patented technology you hold. After studying your patent description and related technical documents in detail, we fully understand to the uniqueness and market value of this technology.

This makes it obvious that he is a reporter from the TV station!

Who would hire a TV station to take wedding photos?
……

At seven o'clock that night, it was time for the simulcast.

"Please listen to the text message below." Teacher Li's magnetic voice sounded.

Next is Teacher Luo’s report: “Recently, a delegation from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the United States visited Tsinghua University and purchased the latest gene editing technology from Tsinghua University.

This technology was successfully developed by the Tsinghua University R&D team after years of hard work. It is currently at the top international level and has broad application prospects and market potential.

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the United States is one of the world's top scientific research institutions. It has produced dozens of great inventions that have affected all mankind and is known as a holy land for scientific research!

This purchase not only reflects the recognition of Tsinghua University’s scientific research strength by the world’s top scientific research institutes, but is also the first time that my country’s high-end scientific research achievements have appeared on the international stage! "

Although it is only a few words, it represents a kind of recognition.

In the next few days, all major media reported on this incident, and relevant news can be found in newspapers with the largest circulation in the country.

"China's scientific research breakthroughs attract international attention, and the United States purchases China's high-end patented technology for the first time"

"The latest gene editing technology: genetic scissors, Americans say yes!" 》

"What exactly are the genetic scissors favored by the "Holy Land of Scientific Research"? 》

"Gene scissors are so popular, China's innovative power finally goes global!" 》

After days of media bombardment, genetic scissor technology has become a hot topic, and its popularity has almost caught up with the manned spaceflight project of the year!

After all, it was 2005. At that time, except for hybrid rice and manned spaceflight, China really had no technological breakthroughs that it could achieve.

Southeast Asian countries covet hybrid rice technology, but developed countries in Europe and the United States do not pay attention. European and American countries mainly eat pasta and consume very little rice.

Moreover, there are many foreigners making sarcastic remarks and questioning various aspects of manned space technology. In short, they feel uncomfortable seeing China's scientific and technological progress.

But this genetic scissor technology is different. Even the so-called "scientific research mecca" Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has come to purchase this technology patent. Even those foreigners who are extremely anti-China in their hearts can't beep blindly. They can only Swallow this breath.

……

At this time, Zhang Wei had arrived in the United States. He took a bus to Princeton University in New Jersey. As a prestigious school with a history of 200 years, Princeton University has many old buildings, many of which are made of bricks and stones. The architectural style looks like they were built in the 19th century.

There are not many students at Princeton University, and the campus seems empty. If you are not close to a classroom or restaurant, you can see few pedestrians on the road.

There are also very few students here. There are only more than 7,000 undergraduates and graduate students combined. Due to the limited number of places, it is very difficult to get admitted to Princeton University. You cannot get into this university with a letter of recommendation from an ordinary person. You need a letter of recommendation from an outstanding person to be effective.

Arriving at the Department of Molecular Biology, Zhang Wei finally met Professor Shi, whom he had admired for a long time. To be precise, he met Professor Shi in person.

Professor Shi was only 38 years old at this time. He was well-maintained and there were no traces of time on his face. He felt younger than his actual age, as if he was in his early thirties.

Professor Shi was also surprised by Zhang Wei's age. Although he already knew that this talented scholar in China was only twenty years old, he still couldn't help being a little surprised when he saw Zhang Wei.

This is a great scholar who has made two great achievements: nucleoside modification and genetic scissors. In terms of academic achievements, he is even better than me, but he is only twenty years old and looks like a child.

"Teacher Zhang Wei, you have worked hard all the way. You look like you haven't recovered from the jet lag yet? Do you want me to find a place for you to take a rest?" Professor Shi asked with a concerned look on his face.

"Professor Shi, don't call me teacher, I can't afford it. Just call me Xiao Zhang." Zhang Wei said quickly.

"A master is a teacher. Just because of the genetic scissors you made, the entire biological world will call you teacher." Professor Shi said.

"You are older than me and a senior, so it's okay to call me Xiao Zhang. It's just a title, it doesn't matter."

"No, that's too disrespectful. I call you teacher not only to respect you personally, but also to respect the scientific research results." Professor Shi shook his head.

"How about this? You can call me Junior Brother! I'll call you Senior Brother. Even if you call me Senior Brother, you won't be ignored."

"That's okay! Then I'll rely on my elders and call you Junior Brother!"

Professor Shi also graduated from Tsinghua University as an undergraduate, and later went to the United States to study as a graduate student. From this perspective, he and Zhang Wei can really be regarded as brothers.

After the two briefly exchanged greetings, Professor Shi said: "Junior brother Zhang, Principal Gu told me on the phone that you were in trouble at home and came to the United States for a while and asked me to take good care of you. you.

But I didn't expect you to come so quickly, so the school has not yet approved your application for accommodation. I am applying for a visiting scholar dormitory for you, and the approval process will be more troublesome.

I estimate that it may take next week before the school can approve the dormitory, so if you don't mind it, this week, you will be temporarily aggrieved and live in my house. "

"Would it be too disturbing? I can stay in a hotel." Zhang Wei said.

"You are a Chinese who is not familiar with the place in the United States. It is somewhat unsafe to stay in a hotel. You should stay at my house! My wife also graduated from Tsinghua University, so you don't need to see anyone outside!"

"Then I will shamelessly disturb senior brother!" Zhang Wei nodded and agreed.

……

There are only two people in Professor Shi's family: he and his wife. At this time, their baby girl has not yet been born, and the two of them are still enjoying their happy world.

Of course, a large part of the reason is that both husband and wife are working hard on their careers and have no time and energy to raise the next generation.

Needless to say, Professor Shi, a well-known molecular biology professor, must be very busy at ordinary times.

Mrs. Shi also majored in biology and received a Ph.D. from Princeton University. Now she works for Johnson & Johnson. Her career is on the rise. She is also very busy at work and has no plans to have children yet.

In order to entertain Zhang Wei, Professor Shi and Mrs. Shi worked hard for a long time and cooked several Chinese dishes.

"Junior Brother Zhang, try this dish quickly. This is your sister-in-law's specialty. You won't be able to cook it easily on weekdays. I am able to eat this dish thanks to you today!"

"Then I'm in for a treat." Zhang Wei picked up a chopstick and put it into his mouth with a smile. The taste was not amazing, but it was still delicious.

"My sister-in-law is not only beautiful, but she is also good at cooking. Senior brother, you have made a lot of money by marrying your sister-in-law!" Zhang Wei quickly complimented.

"That's not all, your sister-in-law studies better than me too!" Professor Shi said with a smile.

"My sister-in-law studies better than you? This is impossible! You are the famous Professor Shi!"

"Your sister-in-law didn't become a professor because she wanted to make money to support the family. The salary offered by Johnson & Johnson is higher than that of a university professor like me! I'm considered a freeloader now!"

"Don't listen to Lao Shi's nonsense. If I study well, I will become a professor." Mrs. Shi interrupted.

Professor Shi continued: "Let me tell you, your sister-in-law was the top scorer in the college entrance examination in Harbin City back then!"

"You are still the first prize winner in the National High School Mathematics League! You will be directly recommended to Tsinghua University!" Mrs. Shi said.

"I'm recommended! Senior brother, you are better!" Zhang Wei said.

"Okay, these words come out of your mouth as if you are hurting me! Compared with you geniuses in the junior class, I am nothing!"

"Senior brother, I am not from the junior class of Tsinghua University."

"Not the Junior Class?" Professor Shi was slightly startled, then continued: "You can take charge of projects by yourself at such a young age. I thought you were the kind of genius specially trained by the Junior Class!"

"Not only am I not in the junior class, I was not recommended. Like my sister-in-law, I both got into Tsinghua University through the college entrance examination." Zhang Wei said.

"Did you enter Tsinghua University through the college entrance examination? In which year did you take the college entrance examination?"

"2003 years!"

"So, you have only been studying in college for two years?" Professor Shi suddenly looked surprised.

On the opposite side, Mrs. Shi said: "I have a relative in my hometown who also took the college entrance examination in 2003. I heard that the test questions that year were particularly difficult, especially in mathematics. There had never been such a difficult question. My relative could not even score 400 points. None of them passed the exam. Junior Brother Zhang, how many points do you need to get into Tsinghua University?”

"I scored 750 points in the exam!" Zhang Wei replied.

"I remember that in 1984, the year I graduated from high school, the total score of the college entrance examination was only 710. I wonder what the total score of the domestic college entrance examination is now? Is it 780?" Professor Shi asked quite casually .

Professor Shi felt that a genius like Zhang Wei would be deducted at most thirty points from the college entrance examination.

Mrs. Shi looked shocked, and then replied: "Now the total score of the college entrance examination is 750!"

(End of this chapter)