The strategy of the Minister of Justice can not only be applied to this matter, but can actually be used when facing many problems. If this idea is placed in the world of Dulin's dream, it can be described in four words, called "Surround Wei and rescue Zhao". Of course, the people and wisdom here are not yet able to condense the ideas that can be used to write a paper in one or two simple words.
Whether it is proven that the patent in Dulin's hands is illegal, or that he has violated the "Anti-Monopoly Law" and the "Anti-Industry Manipulation Act", the final result is the same. Dulin has information about insurance. Business-related business service patents will become invalid, and the industry labeling and access systems applied by the two major banks can continue to be implemented. Dulin will not only lose the patent in his hand, but will also be permanently restricted from entering the industry.
The Imperial Bank has disgusted others countless times, and this time it was finally disgusted by others.
The executive director nodded and withdrew his gaze. He looked at the other directors and said calmly, "We cannot put all our focus on responding to Dulin's prosecution and counterclaim. This is definitely an unreliable option. We I will take greater risks, so I have another idea." When he said this, he looked at the two executive directors and other directors sitting next to him, and everyone made a decision through their eyes and subtle expressions. With the same judgment, he continued, "We need to continue to contact Dulin. Although he has mastered this patent, it does not mean that he can swallow up the entire market by himself."
"Gentlemen, this is a market with 240 million people. Even if only 10% of people participate in this business, it is not something Dulin can do alone. This will lay the foundation for our next steps." Cooperation provides the necessary conditions.”
He made a decision directly, "The Legal Ministry immediately started preparing materials to try to defeat him in court. In addition, I need the Public Relations Department to set up an emergency team to try to contact Du Lin and see if we can get it from him." To obtain patent authorization…”
The chairman has made many arrangements, including asking some members who have certain social influence and connections to contact the big shots who can be involved in these matters to see if they can continue to carry out the wise saying - "The decisive victory is always decisive." All outside the courts” and carry on. Top-down administrative intervention is always much simpler than filing a lawsuit, because there is something called "policy" that can often change the pattern of a certain business field.
This also reflects the terrifying interpersonal network of the Imperial Central Bank. Behind each director represents a huge network of relationships, which radiates to all levels of society. From the cabinet ministers to the gangsters who secretly sell grimace mushrooms in the alleys of a certain city, these people all have ways to contact them.
Why are capitalists often robbed by banks but unwilling to offend them
It is because they are also in this huge network. If they don't know the details of the bank, they will never know what it means. This is precisely the main reason why Mags is very vigilant and has been pressing hard to embarrass the Imperial Central Bank. He had no choice but to give these businessmen a chance. These businessmen immediately transformed into bankers and seized the once-in-a-millennium opportunity, creating a monster in financial history. Now it is not that simple to turn this monster back into a pet dog or stuff it back into the cage, unless a civil war is launched for this purpose.
But the cost and consequences of launching a civil war are unbearable to anyone, not even Magus, so the two sides can only compete secretly in a very peaceful way.
This is a very special temporary meeting. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Board of Directors' financial report for the first half of the year was disclosed.
Many ordinary people think that banks are just banks and they have nothing to do with anything except money. In fact, this is a very wrong idea, although it is very popular among ordinary people.
The banking industry is just a conceptual name. In fact, the work of banks is all-encompassing, among which loans, short-term lending and long-term investment are the main ways of making profits. The former is easy to understand. Short-term lending means that when a company encounters unprepared and unplanned financial risks, in order to improve its ability to resist risks or to have sufficient funds to tide over the current difficulties before the settlement date arrives, they borrow money. You can ask the bank for short-term lending. Lending itself is also a kind of loan. Short-term loans usually last between three days and half a month, and the interest rates are much higher than those of other loan projects.
The interest rate on short-term lending by the Imperial Bank is about 2%. This interest is not calculated on a monthly basis, but on a daily basis. This business looks a lot like robbery, but in fact it is indeed a kind of bank robbery business. In addition to returning the principal in three to five days or one week, you have to pay at least 10% interest, which is definitely enough. It was a robbery, which was scarier than the loan sharks in some small places.
So why not take out a loan
The interest rate of the loan is lower, and the operation time is longer, which seems to be more cost-effective.
But the problem is that the process for banks to issue loans takes too long, especially huge loans that involve higher risks. Banks often prepare an investigation team to find out whether the company can have the corresponding collateral and subsequent repayment ability. Only in the end can you decide whether to take out a loan. Many companies cannot afford such a long period of time and do not even have the ability to borrow money. They can only choose to be legally robbed by banks.
Of course, this involves another issue, how to ensure that the money will not become bad debts through short-term lending. Banks have many methods in this regard. The most common one is like what Bellito did to Western Insurance Company. The money is always there. In banks, cash withdrawals are not allowed without permission. The bank will pay close attention to the money. When the bank believes that there are unplanned risks, they will actively freeze the funds to ensure that their own interests are not damaged. . As for whether other people's interests will be affected, that has nothing to do with the bank.
As for the rest, it is investment. Buying large areas of farm land is the favorite investment method of banks. There is almost no risk and these industries will be promoted every year. Many international hedge funds have invested a lot of money in this area. For purchasing farms and ranches.
When the financial report for the first half of the year is over, today's board meeting will basically be over.
The executive director dismissed everyone else, except for the two heads of the public relations department.
"Du Lin's matter is very important. If you have other public relations tasks in your hands recently and leave it to others, I need you to talk to Du Lin in person." The executive chairman flicked the cigarette ashes in his hand and looked at To the two public relations directors standing beside him.
These two heads of the public relations department are both women, and both are very beautiful in appearance. Coupled with the aura of their long-standing high positions, there is absolutely no way that anyone can ignore their existence.
Some people know how to use their own advantages to go further in the business. Of course, there are also many people who are self-righteous and unwilling to take shortcuts to get to the end. It is difficult to say who is right and who is wrong. In this complex society In fact, being able to survive and at least make yourself feel that you are surviving well is already very remarkable.
Relying on these two ministers, the Imperial Bank has overcome many difficulties, and women have unique advantages in this regard.
They are twins, and this advantage is magnified.
"What strategy do we need to develop to talk to Dulin?" The speaker was the sister. In order to distinguish the two sisters, they would wear earrings on different ears at work.
The old man wrapped his mouth. He didn't do this when he was young. He would wrap his mouth when he encountered a problem. Maybe people would do this when they get older. "I'm not sure what strategy to use to capture Dulin. This requires You decide. Whether it's tough or weak, whether it's money or something else, it's up to you. I can issue you the highest level of authorization, and you can mobilize most of our resources, but let me give you a warning. , money is of no use to him!”
Du Lin already has a lot of money, so much that he may not even feel anything about money. This is something the old man understands very well. For him, the concept and meaning of money have been blurred to the greatest extent. He has not even cared about the balance in his account for more than ten years, nor how much dividends he can receive every year. For those poor people, what may be all the family has, but after a certain level, it becomes the least important thing.
He glanced at the two girls again and lowered his voice, "If you can convince Du Lin to give up the patent, even just a part of it, you will live in the most exciting place in the future, do you understand what I mean?", he emphasized. He said, "What I need is not his authorization, but his transfer of part of the patent ownership. Can you understand what I am?!"
The two sisters nodded, and the old man waved his hand, "You can concentrate on this during this time. You don't need to worry about other problems. You can show our sincerity to Du Lin when necessary."
After the two sisters left, the old man shook his head. Obtaining authorization was actually not safe at all. Once Dulin decided to withdraw the authorization - of course, all this was under the condition that their counterclaims were invalid, then the profits they gained from obtaining authorization and working hard to operate All the benefits will eventually go to Dulin at a cheap price, which he cannot tolerate, and the real core of the council, these chairman of the board, will not agree.
Only by obtaining a certain proportion of patent rights can this situation be prevented. This is also a big problem that needs to be solved next.
Is Dulin willing to split a portion and transfer it to the Imperial Bank? How much is he willing to split
Everything is unknown!
The next morning, when Dulin was watching Adams' team formulating the defense plan in the Oak Bay villa, Kevin walked in from the door on crutches. He shrugged, "One bad news and one good news." , Gentlemen, which one do you want to hear first?"
Everyone else looked at Du Lin, who rubbed his temples and said, "I hope your bad news won't be too bad. Let me tell you the news that we all hate first."
Kevin took out two subpoenas from the document bag he carried with him and threw them on the table, "The Imperial Bank of England submitted two indictments to the Supreme Court of the Empire this morning, accusing the Patent Office of illegally providing you with a patent certificate and also Sue you for violating the Anti-Monopoly Law and the Anti-Industry Manipulation Act.”
Dulin sneered. This was what he expected. If the Imperial Bank did nothing, it would be news. "What about the good news?"
"The good news is that their behavior has offended the Department of Justice." Kevin walked to the bar and poured himself a glass of wine, then sat down next to Dulin, "The top official of the Department of Justice was a little angry this morning. It can be seen that he was very angry. When the Imperial Bank sued the Patent Office, he also took the Ministry of Justice to court. "
"so?"
"So the judicial system is more inclined to win the case for us. Although they will not give us any obvious help, they can give us more convenience on some minor issues."
After Kevin finished speaking, Adams nodded clearly, "If this is the case, our defense strategy will need to be modified."
According to the laws of the empire, lifelong justices should be absolutely neutral and no longer even belong to the judicial system. But the problem is that when an old man works in a system all his life and obtains the highest honor of the system when he is old, he Is it possible to completely break away from the system? The answer is impossible. No matter what, he will have a special feeling for this system. He may not tell lies with his eyes open, but he can still provide some small and insignificant conveniences, but these conveniences are enough to make a huge difference in the outcome of a court debate.
In court, some highly offensive and misleading inquiries are not allowed, including some that may involve sensitive issues or even hit the nail on the head, and will be protested and opposed by the other party's lawyer. At this time, if the judge maintains a neutral stance, he will recognize the protest and objection and regard it as valid. But if the judge is not so neutral... some things that cannot be said and some questions that cannot be asked can be asked openly.
This is enough to change the jury's final decision, so this is great news for rogue lawyers like Adams. They have enough confidence to deceive... No, to convince the jury that they are the just party!
"Of course, besides that, there is also good news about you personally." Kevin smiled strangely when he looked at Dulin...
(End of chapter)