novelno Chapter 654 Always trying to cheat me for legal fees
Chapter 654 Always trying to cheat me for legal fees
Chapter 654 Always Trying To Trap My Lawyer Fees
Ellis passed by the basketball court in the community, and a group of young people happened to be playing.
The sharp-eyed Ellis recognized at a glance that one of them was wearing the fake shoes with natural foot technology!
Ellis immediately stepped forward and said, The shoes are very nice!
Do you also think it's pretty good? The man continued, These Feiyue look really trendy, and they have natural feet, so they're very comfortable to wear!
Where did you buy these shoes? I also want to buy a pair for my nephew, his birthday is coming soon. Ellis continued.
Suspecting him, the man told Ellis where the fake shoes were sold, a second-hand goods store.
Ellis immediately drove to the thrift store and indeed found the sneaker.
Sir, these sneakers have been selling very well recently, what size do you wear, do you want to try it? the shop owner stepped forward and greeted.
Do you know that you are selling fake shoes! Ellis asked angrily.
Fake shoes? No, no, no, these are second-hand shoes. The boss said confidently.
Second-hand shoes? The packaging hasn't been opened yet, you told me they are second-hand shoes! Ellis still looked annoyed.
If you don't want to buy anything, get out immediately! Seeing that Ellis didn't want to buy something, the boss immediately changed his face, and rolled up his sleeves by the way, showing his biceps.
The hero Ellis didn't suffer the immediate loss, so he had to leave in despair, and went home feeling angry and sulking on his own.
The spread of fake shoes is indeed a bit fast, the main reason is that they are cheap and trendy in appearance.
And consumers don't know that these are fake shoes. When they see Feiyue's trademark, they think these fake shoes are Feiyue's counterfeit shoes.
After all, pirated sneakers are everywhere. For a big brand like Nike, almost every style of shoes has pirated shoes. Then it is not surprising that there are pirated sneakers in Feiyue.
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The next day, Ellis came to the headquarters of a sports brand.
Tianzu used to be the core technology of Adidas,
Helping Adidas out of the plight of the 1990s, naturally many sports brands are interested in it.
Therefore, it is not only Feiyue Sports that has obtained Tianzu patent authorization from Ellis, but Ellis' asking price is too high, which can easily cost hundreds of millions of dollars a year, which directly scares away many small brands. .
The remaining big brands have also been negotiating with Ellis, and have not reached any intention so far.
Ellis came to this sports brand this time to talk about patent licensing.
However, the other party was very surprised by Ellis' arrival.
The executive in charge of receiving Ellis seemed a little surprised, and he asked, Mr. Ellis, what's the purpose of your visit this time?
It's still about Tianzu's patent authorization. After the last negotiation, what's your company's thinking? Are you interested in accepting my terms? Ellis asked.
Hearing this, the executive was stunned for more than ten seconds, and then said: Mr. Ellis, don't be joking, haven't you already authorized Tianzu's patent to Feiyue?
I am still negotiating with Feiyue. But I haven't sold the patent license to Feiyue. Ellis smiled slightly, and continued: Besides Feiyue, there are many other brands that are also under negotiation.
The underlying meaning of Ellis is that you are not the only negotiating partner. If you want to get a patent license, you must quickly agree to my terms!
However, the other party said with a look of surprise: As far as I know, Feiyue has released two basketball shoes, both of which have natural foot technology!
Those are fake shoes, Ellis explained hastily.
I know that pirated shoes cannot be eradicated. Nike, Adidas, including us, have always been troubled by the problem of pirated shoes. The other party said.
It's not the kind of pirated shoes that copy the existing style. Ellis had no choice but to explain: In fact, Feiyue didn't get my authorization, and they didn't sell those two models. Affixed the Feiyue trademark.
You mean to say that the counterfeiter designed a shoe by himself and then put a brand label on it? The other party was more and more surprised, and he continued: I have seen those models, the design is very trendy, and I want to buy them all. One pair is worn on the feet! I didn’t expect that counterfeiters are so powerful now!”
Now that the misunderstanding is resolved, can we continue to talk about patent licensing? Ellis continued.
However, the other party shook his head: But Feiyue has not issued any statement, saying that those are fake shoes. Now the whole United States thinks that the fake shoes you are talking about are Feiyue's new models. I don't know if this will bring We don't want to get into trouble with new patent disputes!
Elliston frowned: Sir, do you suspect that what I said is a lie?
No, no, of course you won't doubt you, we just don't want to get into unnecessary disputes! The other party said with a smile.
Then you still think I'm lying! Ellis was immediately discouraged.
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The brand owners are not fools. Your patent is already extremely expensive. If there is a possibility of patent disputes involved, then I dare not buy it!
Ellis had only to find James Bond again.
Mr. Bond, I hope Feiyue can issue a statement to the public about the two fake shoes that have appeared on the market recently, telling the public that those shoes are not produced by Feiyue, and Feiyue has not been authorized by my Tianzu patent. Ellis spoke.
Why are we making such a statement? James Bond asked rhetorically.
These fake shoes have used your brand without authorization, which has constituted a serious infringement on you! Ellis said.
We strongly condemn this behavior! James Bond said calmly.
Condemnation again! Ellis cursed angrily in his heart, and then continued: But condemnation cannot stop those who fake and sell fake products!
Why should I stop the counterfeiting and selling of counterfeit goods? James Bond spread his hands, and continued: Stopping counterfeiting and selling counterfeit goods should be a matter for the police or Buddha to broadcast, and it's not what our company should be in charge of!
Speaking of this, James Bond smiled strangely, and continued; Mr. Ellis, in fact, as long as you are willing to make concessions and authorize Tianzu's patents to us, let us produce genuine Tianzu football shoes, then naturally By defeating these fake shoes, the problem of flooding of fake shoes will be solved.”
Mr. Bond, with your laissez-faire attitude, I have to suspect that Feiyue has something to do with the fakes on the market. Ellis snorted coldly.
This time, James Bond didn't deny it, and of course he didn't admit it. He still kept that weird smile, as if he was telling Ellis, you guessed it!
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Ellis hurried to the law firm and found his own lawyer.
Mr. Ellis, as far as I know, the manufacturers of these fake shoes are not in the United States. If you want to sue them for infringement, you need to file a lawsuit in the country where the fake shoes are produced.
The lawyer paused, and then said: Although this is troublesome, if you really need it, our law firm will help you complete this transnational lawsuit!
Transnational litigation? Doesn't it cost a lot of money, and it's still a question of whether I can win the lawsuit. This is trying to cheat me of my lawyer's fees! Ellis thought to himself.
Then Ellis said, It's too troublesome to go abroad to file a lawsuit. Is there any way to solve the problem in the United States?
Of course, the customs will definitely not allow fakes to enter, so these fake shoes have entered the United States through improper channels. As long as those who smuggle fake shoes can be caught, the problem of fake shoes can naturally be solved! the lawyer said. Said with a smile.
But we are not customs inspectors! Ellis snorted coldly, and continued; Perhaps those customs inspectors were bought by smugglers long ago!
The method of smuggling fake shoes is mainly to make a fuss about the declared items, such as declaring it as other products when entering the customs, and it is impossible for the customs to open every container for inspection, and then they can pass through the customs in disguise.
Smuggling would be even easier if there were customs officers who would cooperate internally and externally.
But the lawyer said: Mr. Ellis, if we can find the container where the fake shoes are smuggled and report it to the customs, they will definitely find out.
In this regard, I know a survey company, they are very professional, if you need, I can help you contact them.
Is the price expensive? Ellis asked subconsciously.
Professional investigation companies must charge a lot of money. The lawyer smiled and nodded.
Trying to scam me again! Ellis complained in his heart, and then continued; Is it possible to crack down on fake shoes in sales channels?
You mean those who sell fake shoes? the lawyer asked.
Yes, last time I encountered fake shoes in a second-hand goods store. The boss said they were second-hand shoes, but they hadn't even opened the packaging! Ellis said.
If this is the case, you can sue him as long as you collect evidence! The lawyer suddenly showed a look of eagerness, and then asked: Mr. Ellis, if you need, I can help you collect evidence and then sue him. All sellers, sell infringing products!
All the sellers? Ellis was taken aback for a moment, and then he thought of the hawkers on the street, the second-hand goods stores in almost every block, and the community flea market that opened every weekend!
All the sellers, how many people are there?
Litigation in the United States is expensive.
If you want to sue so many people, you must pay a lot of legal fees, right?
No wonder the lawyer is so eager to try, and still wants to cheat me for legal fees! I really think my money is blown by the wind.
It seems that this trick will not work.
Ellis was silent for a moment, and then continued; I have a suspicion now, I think these fake shoes are made by Feiyue. How can the people who make fake shoes have such a trendy design level, maybe these fake shoes are not at all It is designed by Feiyue, and then sold as fake shoes.”
Mr. Ellis, if this is the case, then we can directly sue Feiyue for infringement, and then you can get a large amount of compensation. The lawyer then asked, Do you have evidence for this guess?
No. Ellis shook his head.
The lawyer showed a regretful expression: Then there is no way to sue them. But I can find a way to obtain evidence. I know an investigation company, and they are very professional...
Why is the investigation company involved again? After making a fuss for a long time, you still want to cheat me out of money!
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Ellis holds the patent of Tianzu in his hand, and thought he could use this to pinpoint Adidas and make a lot of money.
But unexpectedly, Adidas would rather give up Tianzu than compromise with Ellis.
Ellis still underestimates Adidas. For Adidas, Tianzu is not indispensable.
Such a veteran sports giant naturally has other sole technologies, and if it loses its natural foot, it can be replaced by other technologies.
After losing Adidas, Ellis took the next best thing, hoping to license Tianzu's patents to other brands at high prices.
But his asking price is too high, scaring away those brands that are interested in Tianzu.
However, Ellis still doesn't intend to lower his requirements. He thinks that Tianzu's patent is like a gorgeous beauty, and some people are chasing after him. If he wants to marry my daughter, he needs to give a large gift first!
At this time, fake shoes appeared.
This is equivalent to a lot of beauties suddenly appearing on the market, and no bride price is required. Then the big beauty turned out to be gone in an instant.
Not only is no one chasing after, the bride price will depreciate!
Ellis had guessed that these fake shoes were most likely caused by Fei Yue, but he couldn't sue Fei Yue because he didn't have evidence.
To deal with fake shoes, it is difficult to obtain evidence, and even if the evidence is successfully obtained, a lawsuit may not be able to gain benefits.
For example, those factories that make fake shoes are not in the United States. If they shut down the factories and run away, what can you, an American, do?
Another example is those who sell fake shoes, many of them are roadside stalls or flea markets on weekends. Even if they win the case, do you still expect these small vendors to compensate a lot of money? Can't even earn legal fees.
Ellis can imagine that if it continues, then Tianzu's fake shoes will continue to appear in the American market. At that time, under the impact of fake shoes, the Tianzu patent in his hand will also change. Worthless.
As for Feiyue, maybe he can make a small fortune by secretly selling fake shoes!
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Ellis finally chose to compromise, agreed to Feiyue's conditions, and authorized Tianzu's patent to Feiyue.
This is also a matter of no choice, because the emergence of fake shoes has caused other brands to give up negotiations with Ellis.
After Feiyue obtained the patent authorization of Tianzu, there were no new Tianzu fake shoes on the market.
For this result, Ellis could only secretly curse MMP in his heart.
However, James Bond's explanation is that our high-quality genuine sneakers finally succeeded in defeating the fake shoes and drove the fake shoes out of the US market!
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