Chapter 654 Always want to cheat my lawyer fees
Ellis was passing by a basketball court in the community, and a group of youths happened to be playing.
The sharp-eyed Ellis recognized it at a glance, and one of them was wearing the fake shoes with Tianzu technology!
Ellis stepped forward immediately and chatted up, The shoes are very good!
Do you think it's good too? The man continued: These leaps do look very trendy, and they are very comfortable to wear!
Where did you get these shoes? I want to buy a pair for my nephew, who's having a birthday soon, Ellis continued.
The man, who did not suspect him, told Ellis where the fake shoes were sold, a second-hand goods store.
Ellis immediately drove to the second-hand store and did find the sneaker.
Sir, these sneakers have been selling very well recently. What size are you wearing, do you need to try them? the shop owner greeted.
Do you know that you are selling fake shoes! Ellis asked angrily.
Fake shoes? 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 were second-hand shoes! Ellis still looked annoyed.
If you don't buy anything, get out of here 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.
Ellis did not suffer from the immediate loss, so he had to leave in a daze, and went home to be angry and sullen.
The spread of fake shoes is indeed a bit fast, mainly because the price is cheap and the appearance is fashionable. .
And consumers don't know these are fake shoes, when they see Feiyue's trademark, they think these fake shoes are Feiyue's copycat pirated shoes.
After all, pirated sneakers are everywhere, such as big brands like Nike,
Almost every shoe has bootlegs. So it is not surprising that pirated sneakers appear 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, which helped Adidas out of the predicament of the 1990s. Naturally, many sports brands are interested in it.
Therefore, it is not only Feiyue Sports that has obtained the Tianzu patent authorization from Ellis, but Ellis's asking price is too high, and it is often hundreds of millions of dollars a year, which directly scare away many small brands. .
The big brands that have stayed have also been negotiating with Ellis, and have not reached any intentions so far.
Ellis came to this sports brand this time to talk about patent licensing.
However, the other party was very surprised by the arrival of Ellis.
The executive in charge of receiving Ellis looked a little surprised. He asked, Mr. Ellis, what's the matter with you this time?
It's still about the licensing of Tianzu's patent. After the last negotiation, I wonder how your company has considered it? Are you interested in accepting my conditions? Ellis asked.
After hearing this, the executive was stunned for more than ten seconds, and then he said, Mr. Ellis, stop joking, haven't you already licensed Tianzu's patent to Feiyue?
I'm still negotiating with Feiyue. But I haven't sold the patent license to Feiyue. Ellis smiled slightly, and then said: In addition to Feiyue, there are many brands that are also under negotiation.
The underlying meaning of Ellis is that you are not the only negotiating object. If you want to get the patent license, please agree to my conditions as soon as possible!
However, the other party said with a surprised look: As far as I know, Feiyue has already released two basketball shoes, both of which have natural skills!
Those are fake shoes, Ellis explained quickly.
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 styles. Ellis had to explain: Actually Feiyue didn't get my authorization, and they didn't sell those two kinds of shoes. It was a counterfeiter on the fake shoes. The Feiyue logo is affixed.
You mean, the counterfeiter designed a shoe by himself, and then put the brand's label on it? One pair is worn on the feet! I didn't expect the counterfeiters to be 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 that those are fake shoes. Now the whole United States thinks that the fake shoes you are talking about are new models of Feiyue. I don't know if this will bring We don't want to get into trouble with a new patent dispute!
Elliston frowned: Sir, do you suspect that I'm telling a lie?
No 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.
That still thinks I'm lying! Elliston was discouraged.
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The brand side is not a fool. Your patent is already expensive. If there is a possibility of a patent dispute, then I dare not buy it!
Ellis just had to find James Bond again.
Mr. Bond, I hope Feiyue can make a statement for 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 said.
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 against you! Ellis said.
For this kind of behavior, we express our strong condemnation! James Bond said calmly.
It's condemnation again! Ellis cursed in his heart, and then continued: But condemnation can't stop those who make fakes and sell fakes!
Why should I stop counterfeiting and selling fakes? James Bond spread his hands, and continued: Stopping counterfeiting and selling fakes should be something that the police or Buddha broadcasted. It's not our business's responsibility!
Having said this, James Bond smiled strangely and continued: Mr. Ellis, in fact, as long as you are willing to make concessions and license Tianzu's patent to us, let us produce authentic Tianzu football shoes, then naturally If you can beat these fake shoes, the problem 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 certainly didn't admit it, he still kept that weird smile, as if he was telling Ellis, you guessed it!
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Gu Bian
Ellis hurried to the law firm and found his 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, then said, Although this is more troublesome, if you really need this, our law firm will help you complete this cross-border lawsuit!
A cross-border lawsuit? It doesn't cost a lot of money, and whether it can be won is still a problem. It's just trying to cheat my lawyer fees! Ellis thought to himself.
Then Ellis said, It's too troublesome to go abroad to file a lawsuit. Is there a way to solve the problem in the United States?
Of course there is. The customs will definitely not allow fake goods 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 with a smile.
But we are not customs inspectors! Ellis snorted coldly and continued; Maybe those customs inspectors have long been bought by smugglers!
The method of smuggling fake shoes is mainly to make a fuss about the declared items. For example, when entering the customs, it is declared as other products, and it is impossible for the customs to open every container for inspection, and then you can pass the customs.
If there are more customs officers to cooperate with each other, then the smuggling activities will be easier.
The lawyer said, Mr Ellis, if we can find the container of counterfeit shoes and report it to customs, they will definitely find it.
In this regard, I know a survey company, they are very professional, if you need, I can help you contact them.
Is it expensive? Ellis asked subconsciously.
For a professional investigation company, the fees must be expensive. The lawyer nodded with a smile.
Want to take my money again! Ellis complained in his heart, and then continued; Is it possible to crack down on fake shoes in the sales channel?
You're talking about those who sell fake shoes? the lawyer asked.
Yes, I encountered fake shoes in a second-hand goods store last time. The boss said they were second-hand shoes, but they didn't even unpack them! Ellis said.
If this is the case, as long as the evidence is collected, you can sue him! The lawyer immediately showed a look of eagerness, and then asked: Mr. Ellis, if you need it, 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, then he thought of the street vendors, second-hand goods stores almost all over the block, and the community flea market that opened every weekend!
All the sellers, how many people are there?
It is expensive to file a lawsuit in the United States.
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 my legal fees! It's as if my money was 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 leaps and bounds. How can people who make fake shoes have such a fashionable design level, maybe these fake shoes are not at all. It is designed by Feiyue, and then made into fake shoes to sell.
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 any evidence for this speculation?
No. Ellis shook his head.
The lawyer showed a sad expression: Then there is no way to sue them. But I can find a way to collect evidence. I know an investigation company, and they are very professional...
Why did you get involved with the investigation company again? You still want to make money from me after making trouble for a long time!
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Ellis holds the patent of Tianzu, and he thought he could use it to take advantage of Adidas and make a lot of money.
It turned out that Adidas would rather give up Tianzu than compromise with Ellis.
Ellis still underestimates Adidas. For Adidas, the sky is not indispensable.
Such an old sports giant naturally has other sole technology, which has lost its natural footing and can be replaced by other technologies.
After losing Adidas, Ellis took the second place, hoping to license Tianzu's patents to other brands at high prices.
But his asking price was too high, scaring off brands interested in Tianzu.
However, Ellis still does not intend to lower the requirements. He believes that Tianzu's patent is like a beautiful beauty, and some people are chasing after him. If he wants to marry my daughter, he will give a large betrothal gift first!
At this time, fake shoes appeared.
This is equivalent to the sudden emergence of a lot of big beauties on the market, and there is no dowry. Then it turned out that the big beauty was gone in an instant.
Not only is no one chasing, but the betrothal gift will depreciate!
Ellis had already guessed that these fake shoes were probably caused by Feiyue, but he could not sue Feiyue without proof.
To deal with fake shoes, it is difficult to obtain evidence, and even if the evidence is successfully obtained, a lawsuit may not necessarily be beneficial.
For example, those factories that make fake shoes are not in the United States. They shut down the factories and run away. What can you do as an American?
Another example is those who sell fake shoes, many of which are street stalls or weekend flea markets. Even if they win, do they expect these small vendors to compensate a lot of money? I can't even earn attorney fees.
Ellis can imagine that if it continues, UU reading www.uukanshu.com then the sky-high fake shoes will continue to appear in the American market. A full patent will also become worthless.
As for Feiyue, maybe he will make a small profit 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 something that can't be helped. Because of the appearance of fake shoes, other brands have given up negotiations with Ellis.
When Feiyue obtained the patent authorization of Tianzu, there were no new Tianzu fake shoes on the market.
For this result, Ellis could only curse mmp in his heart.
However, James Bond's explanation is that our high-quality genuine sneakers finally successfully defeated the fake shoes and drove the fake shoes out of the US market!
