Scholar’s Advanced Technological System

Because the work requires frequent contact with R&D personnel, Carrotit understands the style in which such people speak and do things.

The more the cows who speak with strength, the more they hate the slick.

Therefore, when he introduced himself, he did not circle much. He directly indicated to Lu Zhou that he was a beautiful ceo, and after handing out the business card, he explained his purpose.

“I asked straight to the point. I don’t know if the Lufessor has any plans to sell the patent?”

“No.”

Carrotit, who had just organized the language in his mind, was almost not stunned by Lu Zhou.

After coughing twice, he concealed his own embarrassment. He reorganized the language and tried to convince him: “You are not going to ask for the price? In case our offer can satisfy you?”

“It doesn’t make any sense to talk about it now,” Lu Zhou gently put down the knife and fork in his hand and said with a relaxed tone, “How high can you open? 100 billion or 200 billion? Lithium battery technology is just getting started, negative material The market is finally big, and no one can say it. Even if I intend to package the patent for the modified pdms film, it will not be shot at this time.”

10illion is obviously impossible, Lu Zhou is casually reported.

Perhaps the price of lithium-sulfur batteries lying in the laboratory is worth the price, but it is absolutely impossible to use lithium anode materials.

After all, the global annual output value of lithium-ion battery anode materials is more than 10 billion US dollars, which is because graphite is expensive.

When I heard Lu Zhou, Carlod couldn’t help but have some headaches.

This sky-high price attitude is obviously not interested in talking about the sale.

However, if you give up like this, it is not like him.

“But have you considered substitutability?” It was easy to laugh, and Carnotit continued. “We all know that the development of technology is very fast. Maybe after a few years, there are other more potential materials. Appear, you are sure that your patent will still sell at a higher price?”

However, for the future depicted by Carnot, Lu Zhou was only laughed and did not show any concerns.

“I am willing to take this risk.”

Carrotit: “…”

Looking at the Belgian brother not talking, Lu Zhou did not say anything, peeling off the lobster.

joke.

How much money did the industry spend on the lithium negative electrode, and did not count b in his heart?

After burning so much money for decades, this problem has not been solved. After the funds have been cut down, which research institute has solved this problem in a different way?

This possibility is not without, but it is low enough to be ignored.

See Lu Zhou’s intention of not compromising, Carnotit sighed.

“Well, the acquisition is not discussed at the moment, at what price do you intend to authorize the patent?”

Upon hearing this question, Lu Zhou finally showed a satisfied smile.

I finally waited for this sentence.

In fact, about this issue, as early as two months ago, he was considering it, and even made a certain investigation on the market for lithium batteries.

16 annual global lithium battery anode material demand forecast data is 13.8 tons, from the current statistics, the actual demand this year should be basically consistent with expectations.

Although this data corresponds to graphite materials, it cannot be directly equivalently converted with lithium anode materials, but it still has certain reference.

After all, with the advantages of cost and performance of lithium anode materials, in the case that the safety problem has been properly solved, the speed at which the industry can eliminate graphite anodes may be much faster than he imagined.

For Lu Zhou, the way to maximize benefits is undoubtedly a patent fee for a certain percentage of the cost per ton of material.

Taking into account the increase in demand, up to five years, he can rely on this patent to enjoy hundreds of millions of dollars in “annual salary.”

The trouble is that the system’s mission is not and the others.

According to this authorization method, Lu Zhou’s asset growth this year can only rely on Princeton’s 40 million annual salary.

So, he thought of a compromise.

It can guarantee that he will get a considerable income in the short term and ensure long-term benefits.

After a pause, Lu Zhou said his proposal.

“In addition to the global market outside the China region, I am willing to grant you a three-year license and proxy for the modified pdms film patent at the price of 200 million.”

“In the three-year period, you will enjoy a substantial exclusive patent license for the global market outside of China, and I will no longer make additional authorizations to third parties. In exchange, you will be authorized by a third party for secondary authorization. Direct or indirect benefits, need to be given to 50%, and at the same time bear all legal obligations and responsibilities.”

When I heard the 200 million dollar offer, Cardiot still had some disapproval.

However, when he heard Lu Zhou say the back, his eyes flashed a sudden accident, or excited expression.

In principle, the patent itself is exclusive and monopolistic, but in the current laws of each country, the interpretation of the exclusive right of intellectual property is not unlimited.

In theory, even if Umicore took out a patent that Lu Zhou couldn’t refuse, and bought the patent for lithium anode material, it would not be possible to monopolize the product for 20 years, and would be willing to exclude other companies.

Because in addition to the Patent Law, each country has its own Anti-Monopoly Law, which clearly defines the abuse of intellectual property rights.

To put it simply, if a patent has “irreplaceability” and the market share of a company in a certain region constitutes a monopoly fact, it may face an antitrust investigation.

If the lithium anode material replaces the graphite anode with an overwhelming advantage, the modified pdms film technology will undoubtedly satisfy the “irreplaceability” element before the appearance of a similar lithium anode material.

For this type of patent, such as refusal of authorization, price discrimination, and sky-high license fees, all actions that may constitute a monopoly element will touch anti-monopoly regulations.

As for the boundaries of the law, it is necessary to conduct case studies on various factors, and also need a good lawyer team to cooperate with the top management to test the dangers on the edge of danger.

These Sao operations, with Lu Zhou’s current ability, must not be played.

But Umicore is different.

This multinational chemical giant is more familiar with the things inside the rules than he is familiar with.

Even for its own benefit, it will certainly increase the patent licensing fees and extend its advantages in the anode material market within legal limits.

In the past three years, Lu Zhou has been able to continue to receive a substantial patent license fee, and Umicore can get the market competitiveness it wants.

In this regard, the interests of both parties are the same.

Perfectly hiding the excitement that flashed through the pupil, Caro Ditt’s face was difficult, hesitated for a moment.

“Three years is too short. If it is five years, I can accept your proposal. You know, we have taken 1000 million dollars from the Clariant Group to get the license of lfp material…”

“There is no comparability.” Lu Zhou smiled and shook his head. “The lfp material is just a positive material with a cost advantage. And don’t think I don’t know, you said 1000 million is just a barrier to entry, every ton of lfp you produce. Materials must pay 2000 dollars to the Clariant Group’s subsidiaries.”

Was poked in the face, and Carlo Ditt’s expression did not change.

As if he had made some kind of decision, he stared at Lu Zhou with a gaze and said only one sentence.

“400 million!”

Upon hearing this number, Lu Zhou’s heart jumped.

400 million US dollars!

For him, this is not just a question of money, there is 40 million free experience behind it…

Honestly, he is heartbroken.

Deep call took a deep breath, Lu Zhou slowly started talking.

“Up to four years, this is my bottom line. If we have a good cooperation after four years, I will consider renewing your contract at a new price. Or, I believe the same contract, Nichia and 3m will feel very good. interest.”

The last sentence seems to have played a decisive role.

Carrotit originally wanted to fight for it, but there are not many chips in the negotiations. After all, Lu Zhou is not subject to scientific research funding, and is also a well-known scholar in the academic world.

Especially when I think of Nichia chemistry, I can really open a higher price. His heart flashed a lot of thoughts. In the end, he still had a loose shoulder and made a concession.

“Well, you won, four years and four years.”