America 1869: A Doppelganger Every Day

Although Edison was reluctant to admit it, he finally sighed.

"My dual transmitter was indeed a product of its time."

"But I use my things very rarely."

"Even if the whole world uses it, you won't make much money."

"And your radiator, although it's very simple to invent and manufacture, and easy to imitate."

"But it has one major advantage."

"That means countries all over the world need to use it."

"Moreover, they can't wait until your patent expires to use it; they'll use it as soon as they can."

"You'll make a fortune before your radiator patent expires."

"The only pity is that your product can only be patented in about 40 countries with patent laws."

"Besides these 40-plus countries, other countries can easily use your patents, and there's nothing you can do about it."

"After all, those countries don't have the concept of patent law."

Upon hearing Edison's感慨 (sentiments/reflections), Li Changsheng smiled.

It has been almost two years since the initial planning for the rebirth.

Even though most of his clones are in the United States and the Far East, his global clone plan has been successful.

Li Changsheng's clones are now spread across all countries in the world.

Even in some primitive tribes, there are clones of Li Changsheng.

Of course, primitive tribes and some underdeveloped countries may not need radiators, but any industrialized country can use them.

In these countries, my clones had already started building factories and producing goods before even applying for patents.

"You're right, my patents are indeed too easy to imitate, even the patents for fountain pens are the same."

"In countries without patent laws, they could easily take my patents and make them their own."

"But the situation has improved now."

Edison said with some curiosity.

"Improvement? What improvements have been made?"

"It takes a long time and a lot of effort to get a country to implement patent law."

"And even if one or two more countries join, it won't make a difference, there are still so many countries that don't recognize it."

Li Changsheng smiled and handed a business card to Edison.

"You're right. Even if more countries enact patent laws, it won't really make a difference."

"However, now someone has established a global patent group that spans the entire world."

"I was approached by this group because the pen I invented requires a patent in many countries, but not in many others."

"Global Patent Group is a group that covers all countries in the country."

"The group's current business includes helping inventors register patents in 40 countries worldwide where patent laws exist."

"In addition to this, the group has another business."

"That is to help inventors use their patents in countries without patent laws."

"Of course, in countries that have patents, they need to pay a fee to register the patent."

"If we entrust the production, manufacturing, and sales to them, they will also provide us inventors with the benefits we are entitled to according to the contract."

"In countries without patent laws, the benefits they offer are relatively less, but at least they can guarantee that for every patented product produced through the Global Patent Group, the inventor will receive at least 10% of the profits."

"As for the specific amount, that will depend on the contract."

"You should know that my pens are very easy to manufacture."

"So it was Global Patent Group that helped me apply for and register 40 patents in various countries."

"At the same time, we cooperated with them to produce fountain pens, and because I was the first to cooperate with them, they gave me half of the profits."

"As for the countries outside these 40 countries, after we built factories in those countries without patents, they only gave me 15% of the profits."

"Even so, I receive at least $100,000 in patent royalties each quarter, and the same goes for non-patent royalties, which amount to $20,000 to $30,000."

"I will soon be collaborating with Global Patent Group on the patent for this radiator."

"I believe that during the patent protection period, I will definitely be able to make a fortune."

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. If the patent protection period expires and cannot be extended, this group will no longer pay us dividends in other countries without patent laws."

Edison couldn't help but widen his eyes.

He never imagined that such a group existed.

But thinking about it, this kind of group must be making money.

Moreover, the power behind such a global reach must be considerable.

Most people really can't earn this kind of money.

Edison thought about his previous inventions, some of which had been patented abroad by others. When he heard about this group, he was also tempted.

"Then I should contact them and register my patents overseas first."

After he finished speaking, he sighed again.

"This group is really impressive."

"They don't need to do anything; they can make a fortune just by helping these inventors promote their patents."

"Moreover, even after the patent expires, the factories and shops they set up will continue to make money using the patent."

"There won't be any need to give the invention a share of the profits then."

"Unfortunately, it's not something an ordinary person can accomplish, and we don't know who's behind it."

Li Changsheng waved his hand dismissively and said.

"Who cares who they are? As long as we can make more money through them, that's all that matters."

"If fountain pens can make me so much money, I believe this radiator will definitely bring me even greater profits during its patent period."

Edison said speechlessly.

"What's the use of earning so much money?"

"You don't seem to have learned any advanced knowledge. All your inventions and patents are just because you're smart."

"Take my advice. This is the best of times. If you study hard, you might be able to develop something even better than my patent with your brain."

"Only then can you truly use your money wisely."

Li Changsheng nodded in complete agreement.

"You're right. I'll get you a set of your books later, and then I'll study them carefully."

Edison was very satisfied. Li Changsheng, this kid is indeed quite smart, but if he goes to study at his age and tries to use his professional knowledge to research patents, it will be very difficult.

If I waste a few years of your time, you won't be as good as me.

When I succeed, I'll bring you under my wing and use your brain to help me develop more patents and make more money.

His plan is excellent, but it won't be long before he regrets his decision today.

Li Changsheng did not look at the books Edison gave him at all.

After the establishment of Global Patent Group, he had to restructure his global strategy.

The subsidiaries of the Global Patent Group have become a community of shared interests, and these subsidiaries may be able to earn some extra money from other branches through part-time work.

However, if you want to do something else in the country where your clone is located, you can't use the Universal Patent Group.

Therefore, Li Changsheng will need to use these clones to redeploy new clones globally.

Li Changsheng, who had been busy with this matter, only remembered the Native Americans when the Native American prophet's avatar reminded him that the Native Americans had successfully reached the Far East.