Lawyer: Start with legal retaliation against infidelity!

A madman, a complete madman!

Yang Li had seen people dealing in generic drugs before; he had even personally handled many cases, such as those involving drugs from India.

India's generic drugs are famous worldwide, and the reason why India can't do anything about them is that its government supports the research and development of generic drugs, which are legal in India.

Therefore, even if other countries smuggle the drugs out of the country, they cannot be considered counterfeit drugs, but rather smuggled and generic drugs.

Even so...

They never pressed their faces together!

Let alone seeing each other.

Yang Li had never even heard of anyone researching generic drugs and then sending all the research data directly to their former company!

"Assistant Zhang, where is the General Counsel?!"

Yang Li quickly stopped a person who was still receiving coffee at the corner of the office and asked him urgently.

"Director Liu? Director Liu is in his office."

Assistant Zhang straightened up, sipped his coffee, and said, noticing the other person's hurried manner, paused slightly, then asked suspiciously:

"Why are you acting so recklessly? What happened? That can't be right, Novartis has official backing, nothing should have happened..." "The medicine is faulty, did you take it and get sick? That doesn't make sense either..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yang Li, whose face was filled with horror, suddenly spoke up:

"Someone is making counterfeit drugs!"

Counterfeit medicine...

Assistant Zhang suddenly paused, and subconsciously asked, "Which medicine?"

Yang Li spoke without hesitation.

"Imatinib!"

"Imatinib!?" Assistant Zhang's face showed surprise.

"It's imatinib!"

Yang Li's tone was somewhat anxious.

"Isn't this Novartis' new drug? The patent expires in at least ten years, how could there be a generic version?" Assistant Zhang nearly spilled his coffee, stood there stunned, his mind in turmoil.

Generic drugs...

This is no small matter. The market in the East is huge, and the market regulation is excellent. Therefore, Novartis has a near-monopoly in the field of leukemia. It can afford high prices without worrying about finding buyers.

But what if a generic version is developed...?

Then the balance will be broken.

Let me put it this way.

A bottle of this drug costs 2.4 yuan, while a bottle of the generic version sells for 1000 yuan. The price of one bottle of the genuine drug is enough to sustain the generic version for two years! If you were in that situation, which would you choose?

In particular, mature generic drugs have almost the same effects as the original drugs, with minimal side effects. Due to the limitations of "research and development investment", genuine drugs simply cannot compete with them.

Price reduction?

Lowering prices is indeed a good idea, but then another problem arises.

Leukemia patients are few, and chronic myeloid leukemia is even rarer. How many vials can you sell if you lower the price? Can you even recoup the research and development costs? You need to know...

Generic drugs can afford to lower prices because they don't participate in research and development; they can simply copy the drug and sell it without incurring costs. They can make a profit as long as their price is higher than the raw material price. Novartis, however, is different. They need to recoup their $10 billion cost before they start making a profit…

"Is it research, or research in some other field?"

Assistant Zhang placed the coffee on a shelf to the side.

"Pure production!"

Yang Li said.

"From a technical perspective, it should be preparing for medium-volume production."

This is not personal research, nor is it pure analysis; it's for medium-volume production...

"Find Director Li first!" Assistant Zhang said without hesitation, leading his team to the office.

The two walked through the office lobby, their footsteps gliding on the polished floor tiles. Instead of taking the elevator, they quickly ascended the stairs via the corridor. Soon, they arrived at an office with semi-transparent glass walls.

Through the glass, a blurry, indistinct figure could be vaguely seen sitting in a chair.

"Knock knock knock~"

Assistant Zhang knocked on the door, and a voice came from inside shortly afterward.

"Enter."

Without hesitation, the two pushed the door open.

"Squeak~"

The door opened, and a middle-aged man in a blue shirt and tie, with a pen hanging from his chest, sat at his desk. He appeared to be in his forties, with rough skin and an air of tranquility about him.

He is Lee Cheok, the head of the legal department of the Dongguk Division, also known as CL0, or Minister of Legal Affairs and Director of Legal Affairs.

Seeing this, Assistant Zhang leaned close to the other person's ear and whispered something.

Li Zhuo was still handling official business when, as he listened, a look of astonishment suddenly appeared on his face.

He looked at Yang Li and couldn't help but ask:

"Imatinib? There are generic versions of imatinib in the East!?"

Yang Li held the folder in front of her with both hands and nodded repeatedly.

"right."

"No, how could this be...?"

Li Zhuo suddenly froze, his mind filled with hesitation.

The Dongguk Drug Administration has strict regulations, so theoretically no one should dare to do this. Most importantly...

"Where did you find it?" Li Zhuo was still somewhat suspicious.

"See....."

Yang Li hesitated for a moment before saying:

"mail."

"Email?" Li Zhuo was a little confused, thinking that someone had sent a letter to the company.

"It's... um, it's the email... Director, please take a look."

As she spoke, Yang Li handed the folder in her hand to the other person and opened it.

Inside the folder were the printouts of her emails, clearly recording her and that madman's replies.

The moment I looked down.

Director Li's expression froze instantly, and he couldn't help but look up at the two people in front of him.

"So it's an email!"

He was wondering what kind of sophisticated operation this was, and why it was an email? And from the other party!

"And who the hell is this sender?"

Director Li stared in shock at the printed paper.

The other party immediately stated the chemical formula of imatinib and even accurately posted the excipient ratios on it. It's fair to say that imatinib was completely exposed to them.

And below.

It also suggests methods such as "changing the appearance", "adjusting the ratio of excipients", and "targeted adjustment of efficacy".

What is this?

This is clearly a generic version of imatinib that is being prepared!

Furthermore, based on the analysis of the other party's adjustment strategy, they most likely intend to apply for a patent and sell it as a legitimate drug. Most importantly...

Director Li lowered his gaze and saw the last two lines of text.

I'm in Qingwu Province.

【:Come.】

What does this mean?

"provocative!?"

Director Li was a little confused and stared blankly at the document.

provocative?

Is he, who makes counterfeit drugs, openly provoking his former company?

Li Zhuo has been a senior executive for over a decade, and this is the first time he's ever seen such an arrogant counterfeiter. Fine, you can do it, but copying the original company's products is a different story!

"What on earth is he thinking?!" Director Li looked left and right but couldn't find the answer.

Assistant Zhang hesitated before asking, "Was it an anonymous report?"

"It's not impossible, but... this information is far too detailed," Li Zhuo hesitated.

Under normal circumstances, they would definitely crack down hard on such counterfeit drugs.

But not this time.

The other party was acting so strangely that they were at a loss and were not prepared to make any rash moves.

"He said he's in Thanh Wu province...and his company is also in Thanh Wu province?"

Assistant Zhang probed again.

"Should we... have someone investigate?"

"It feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. The other party is so arrogant, but they haven't provided any sales data or production data yet."

Li Zhuo pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"It's highly likely that it hasn't been moved to the open for production yet."

In other words, they were busy behind the scenes, and it was useless for Novartis to go there because they couldn't find anyone.

After all, Qingwu Province has a population of over 100 million. Even if you searched for each person individually until their patent expired, you might not be able to find them!

until..

Yang Li hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Should we... ask again?"

"Ask?"

Li Zhuo was taken aback. "Who are you asking?"

Yang Li pointed to the anonymous sender on the document, "Him."

"Ask him!?"

Assistant Zhang was somewhat taken aback.

This is like what?

It's like you're calling a murderer, and you're a police officer, asking him where he is right in front of you.

Do you think it might run away?

Assistant Zhang wanted to reply, but... he hesitated when he saw the three words "Qingwu Province" sent by the other party.

What if? What if?

After all, Assistant Zhang had never heard of the original company mocking the use of counterfeit medicine applied to the face before...

"Then let's give it a try."

Li Zhuo pondered for a moment and then nodded.

"Don't go back to the office lobby, use my computer."

After saying that, he got up and made way for Yang Li to sit at the computer desk.

After Yang Li sat down, she quickly logged into her company account and pinpointed the anonymous message.

The message box still contains the message sent by the other party.

【:Come.】

One word... Li Zhuo's eyes twitched.

This is a provocation. This is absolutely a provocation!

Yang Li replied again.

[Yang Li: Where are you? Don't say I didn't warn you, Dongguo's patent protection is very strict, you have clearly violated...] These words were sent.

Li Zhuo became somewhat suspicious.

The other party... can't very well reply, can they?

But then...

I am in Wutong City, Qingwu Province.

Assistant Zhang, Yang Li, Li Zhuo: ?

The three of them were stunned for a moment, staring at the words "Wutong City," their minds going blank for a brief time.

I...I said it!

You actually said it!

Even Yang Li was starting to lose confidence. She turned to look at Li Zhuo, signaling him how to respond.

Li Zhuo hesitated, and after some hesitation, he spoke:

"Could you...could you ask for more specific information?"

His tone was full of self-doubt, clearly indicating that he was only giving it a try.

Yang Li nodded.

[Yang Li: Where in Wutong City?]

Almost instantly, before she could send anything else, a new message appeared before her eyes.

[Wutong City Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company!]

[“Compressed file.zip” 《Imatinib detailed into a synthetic formula...》]

【Come find me, come.】

I asked...and got the answer.

Just a straightforward question and answer, and they actually got the answer!

Li Zhuo suddenly raised his head, his face full of surprise and disbelief as he stared at the computer screen. He looked left and right at Yang Li and Assistant Zhang, whose faces also showed some bewilderment and confusion.

"No... what... what is he doing?"

Assistant Zhang hesitated. He felt that the person who sent the message was crazy, which made him feel afraid.

This is a provocation.

This is definitely a provocation!

A person who made counterfeit drugs went to the original company and revealed all the drug information, even exposing his own position!

Assistant Zhang had never seen such an arrogant person in his life!

"Director, what...are we supposed to do now?"

Yang Li hesitated, then tentatively asked, "To Qingwu Province?"

The counterfeit drugs definitely needed to be dealt with, and usually that would involve the production site. But the other party was acting like a mad dog, and Yang Li was a little scared. "This..."

Li Zhuo stroked his chin, frowned, and pondered for a long time before finally saying:

"Go to Qingwu Province."

"I'd like to see... just which pharmaceutical company dares to be so arrogant!"

Novartis aggressively attacking from the front lines?

Even the other major international pharmaceutical companies wouldn't dare to do this!

What exactly is this so-called Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company?

"Notify all heads of the Legal Department that I only have one hour. After one hour, bring the documents and go to Qingwu Province!"

"Speaking of which, if we provoke them like this, will Novartis really come?"

"Wouldn't this be too obvious?"

"Furthermore, wouldn't this constitute copyright infringement?"

at the same time.

Qingwu Province, Wutong City.

Inside Qinghe Pharmaceutical Company.

After sending the email, Wang Chao quickly cleaned up all his information, then couldn't help but turn around to look at the people behind him.

Unexpectedly, the moment he finished speaking, a smile appeared on Xu De's face.

"First of all, we did not provoke anyone. The messages we sent were very brief and did not contain any insulting words or suggestive statements."

"Secondly... obvious? Whether it's obvious or not doesn't matter."

"Even if you clearly state that you want revenge on Tianhe, will Novartis simply choose not to come?"

No, they will still choose to come.

Imatinib is a strategic weapon for them; anyone involved in its infringement will face dire consequences.

There was really nothing that could be done about Third Brother's situation; the other side was being protected by the authorities.

But not in Dongguo, the regulations are really strict!

Secondly...

"Regarding risk issues."

Xu De slowly began to speak:

"The information you submitted is, firstly, from a legitimate source, and secondly, Mr. Gao did not sign a confidentiality agreement."

"Secondly, it did not cause any economic or physical damage to Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company."

I have a question for you.

Is whistleblowing illegal?

For example, you work for company A and discover that company A has copied and pasted technology from company B and is then selling it. So, you privately report them to company B.

So.

Did you break the law?

This is very likely a violation of the law!

Anyone who breaks the law must bear the consequences.

The portion of the compensation you need to pay includes: the economic losses suffered by Company A due to Company B's order to shut down the entire production line, plus legal fees and other expenses. Yes, it sounds unbelievable that whistleblowing is illegal.

But this is actually reasonable.

As for Qinghe Pharmaceutical Company....

"First, we reported it to the market supervision bureau, and then we sent some information to Novartis."

"This information only analyzes the general idea; it doesn't specify detailed production parameters and doesn't cover the entire production process." "Secondly..."

Article 219 of the Criminal Law: "Crime of Infringing Trade Secrets!"

The threshold for filing a case for this crime is "direct economic losses exceeding 50 yuan!"

"Tianhe Pharmaceutical did not engage in any substantial production and therefore did not suffer any economic losses, so it does not constitute a criminal offense."

What about civil liability?

Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company does not produce any drugs.

This means that, from the perspective of actual production, it will not cause the other party to suffer economic losses due to business closure.

In addition, considering factors such as the lack of subjective intent to profit and a series of self-interested factors, criminal liability is impossible; at most...

"Compensation of 5000 yuan."

Xu De spoke slowly.

"If they're willing to pursue the matter, then..."

"We can compensate you only 5000 yuan."

He paused slightly, then continued:

"But...where is the other party?"

"Starting at tens of millions!"