Global Monopoly of Technology

When Luo Sheng offered this price and insisted that he was unwilling to drop a penny, there was no doubt that the talks would collapse in minutes.

Gang Master Joe was angry with him.

If you don't go, you can't do it. Isn't this obvious, insincere, that is, you offer a price that you can't accept, and indirectly reject it.

"Jobs is not in good health. I hope he won't be mad at him. Without him, the industry will be a little darker." In the meeting room, Luo Sheng said, looking in the direction where the people from Apple were leaving.

"What if they agree?" Qin Weimu, who was present, said involuntarily.

"Promise?" Luo Sheng glanced back at her, spread his hands and said, "350 million US dollars, every year. This can be agreed, can I have a reason to refuse?"

The 26 patents Apple sought this time are not all core patent technologies, most of which are related to industrial design. One of the more important ones is the multi-touch screen patent technology, which is not irreplaceable.

In fact, Luo Sheng offered a price that the other party couldn't accept this time, in order to delay the launch of the iPhone. After all, it was more certain to do so. Guessing, it was always a bit too rash.

But even if it is launched simultaneously, Luo Sheng is not afraid, and is confident to defeat it.

As for the numerous patented technologies, Luo Sheng originally planned to use it to authorize and collect patent fees in the future, because this would not only make profits, but also prevent others from engaging in research and development.

After all, research and development is indeed time-consuming, expensive, and may fail, meaning the risk of losing everything.

With acceptable patent authorization, most companies will basically give up self-research.

Not everyone can have Luo Sheng's forward thinking and sense of crisis.

As expected, the gang leader Qiao didn't come again, and Apple didn't send anyone to come over. Old Qiao returned to China on the same day, swearing that he would never talk to the blue coast about any nonsense patent licensing in his life.

The big deal is to spend more time and cost investment to bypass the patent barriers of Bluestar Technology.

"Mr. Yao, I heard that he has returned." Jobs left, but Luo Sheng did not return to the Blue Coast Laboratory to preside over the development work.

"You're looking for him? Then I'll inform him." Qin Weimu said.

Seeing Luo Sheng nodded,

She went to deal with it.

Yao Jianhong has been in Cote d'Azur for some time. As an external professional manager, Luo Sheng also appreciates this person after meeting him.

Currently, Yao Jianhong serves as general manager of supply chain, president of sales and service and other positions within the company.

Coordinating supply chain partners is not an easy task, and he has to travel around the world, so he spends most of his time flying around the world.

Luo Sheng returned to his office, and after a while, Yao Jianhong knocked on the door and entered.

"Mr. Luo, are you looking for me?"

"Tell me briefly about your recent work progress... Sit down and talk." Luo Sheng motioned him to sit down.

Yao Jianhong nodded and sat down, pondering for a while in his heart, and then looked at Luo Sheng after organizing the language: "As for the offline retail store, the address has been chosen, but whether it is our direct sales or the franchise method, It's up to you, Mr. Luo, to decide."

"Let's take care of it." Luo Sheng didn't hesitate.

"OK, my plan is to open 10 directly-operated stores in China, 17 in North America, 11 in Europe, and in general, 46 offline single-operated stores worldwide." Yao Jianhong said. .

"10 in China..." Luo Sheng thought for a while, and then added: "Too many will increase the burden of additional operating costs. It is almost on par with the European market, but the current domestic consumption level and economic scale can be There is no comparison with Europe, our products are not cheap.”

It has been more than five years since China joined the WTO. Its economic development has entered a fast lane, and its GDP has soared. However, it will take some time for the domestic economy and consumption power to take off.

Today's consumers are even reluctant to buy a genuine Nokia, because it costs thousands of yuan, and they buy a few hundred yuan copycat version, even so, it is not cheap in the eyes of the general public.

Cote d'Azur's first-generation smartphone is undoubtedly more expensive than the current best-selling mobile phones of Nokia, Benmer, and Motorola, and it is still the developed market that mainly focuses on overseas regions.

As for the domestic market, the general environment and economic conditions are still growing. This will take time. Not everyone can turn it around immediately. The income of the public will not soar to a high level out of thin air.

The country's GDP last year was just over US$2 trillion. Of course, this is not a small amount, but don't forget that this is achieved by a population of 1.3 billion, and it is a very small number evenly.

It is precisely because of this that Luo Sheng caused a huge sensation in the country when he reached the top and became the richest man. This is also one of the reasons.

Yao Jianhong asked, "What advice do you have, Mr. Luo?"

Luo Sheng thought for a while and said, "Let's open four for the time being, in the capital, Suzhou City, Shencheng and Pengcheng. The domestic market is not the focus now, it needs to be cultivated patiently and slowly. Can you show your strength. But the international market is still the main market. Have you obtained the permission to enter the North American market?”

This era is not without benefits, at least the country has joined the WTO, and the old and the United States are not as vigilant as ten years later, the other party is very confident now, so the market access issue of the Cote d'Azur will be difficult, but not too much. To make things difficult, you must know that Zhongxing mobile phone has already entered the North American market, and there are 30 million local users.

Yao Jianhong said: "It was very easy to get the license. After all, our offline store needs to invest in the local area, which is a lot of money. However, I went to Verizon, AT\u0026amp;T and other communication giants, and none of them were willing. Those who cooperate with us just look down on us and despise us."

The North American market is quite special. If you want to sell mobile terminal electronic products in North America, you must cooperate with local operators. If you don't connect with local operators, it is impossible to open the North American market.

That's the rule, whether it's Nokia or Motorola.

Obviously, Côte d'Azur will be no exception.

Luo Sheng said with a smile: "It's not surprising that we don't see it, after all, we didn't show them samples, we didn't even have the product, we didn't know anything about us, and we wouldn't be able to reach an actual cooperative company with any company. Getting the market access qualification is already half the battle, and when the time comes, they will take the initiative to come to the door.”

we can only do this.

After a while, Luo Sheng added: "In terms of marketing, the European market is the first priority, followed by the North American market, then the domestic market, and then other regional markets. In addition, the matter of arranging product launches should also be mentioned. schedule."

Yao Jianhong: "Understood."

Luo Sheng: "By the way, the matter of supply chain partners needs to be settled."

Yao Jianhong: "I was just about to report to you that the chip foundry has already negotiated with TSMC, and signed a three-year contract according to your request. In addition, Corning's diamond glass has broken through, and now a production line is being established. I met with Weeks some time ago, and he assured me that the initial supply could be achieved within three months at most, other outsourcers have basically negotiated, and the supply issue has caught up with the exact date."

Finally, Yao Jianhong added: "Our own production line and final assembly department for core technology components are expected to be completed and shipped out in July. Tokyo, Vancouver, and Göttingen are all building our overseas laboratories one after another, and investing in advance $71.5 million."

It is worth mentioning that the country's accession to the WTO is a very important matter. Assuming that it has not yet joined the WTO, the overseas business layout of Côte d'Azur will be difficult. There is no doubt that the company has enjoyed this country to a certain extent. dividend.

After listening to Yao Jianhong's report, Luo Sheng was very satisfied. These jobs were not easy, but he was able to handle them perfectly in such a short time, which is enough to prove that he is a rare talent.

As a candidate for the executive vice president of Cote d'Azur, this is not enough, but it does not prevent Luo Sheng from placing high hopes on him.

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