Xiao Qi slightly calculated that in ten years, the patent authorization was almost 95 million. Now it seems expensive in a year or two, but considering the rapid development of China in ten years, the money is a drop in the bucket.
In addition, with the continuous appreciation of the RMB against the US dollar in the future, this money will also depreciate, but Xiao Qi's development in China will benefit a lot.
But he was not happy on the surface: "these guys really want money. They all have it. Isn't it enough to pay six million a year? I have to pay more than 30 million. "
Wade explained: "you can't say that, Mr. Xiao. In fact, the patent for optical fiber transmission equipment invented by Nortel network itself is still very valuable. Their Nortel network now has a large income. Relying on this, they are willing to sell in every country, but this way of increasing year by year is also the norm of the market. After all, the network is developing with each passing day. Good technology is not afraid that no one will buy it. The price given to you is already very cheap. "
Xiao Qi nodded secretly.
Nortel network made a fortune by relying on its own optical fiber transmission equipment. Because it can greatly improve the data transmission speed and comply with Clinton's "information highway" construction plan, Nortel network made a lot of money and began their uncontrolled expansion.
Not controlling means not digesting. It goes without saying when the market is good, but once the market is bad, it is easy to have problems.
For example, the crisis of Nortel network in recent years happens to be on the optical fiber transmission equipment. Because of the burst of the network bubble around 2001, many companies that bought the fiber transmission equipment of Nortel network have closed down, causing unintentional breach of contract.
As a result, a large number of equipment of Nortel network were squeezed and could not be sold, resulting in insufficient circulating funds for them, which could not support the losses of other industries. Under the domino effect, the original super large companies of more than 200 billion collapsed and were dying.
In this case, with the improvement of the economy, Nortel network certainly hopes to sell its valuable things more valuable.
Technology companies in western countries have always looked down on the Chinese market, because they know that no matter how good their own things are, they will soon have imitated and cheaper products, and then use the price advantage to force themselves to collapse - don't you believe it? Microsoft is the best example!
Therefore, once Nortel network heard that Chinese people wanted to buy patents, it quickly reduced the price. Moreover, it was afraid that Chinese businessmen would not be able to support it in a few years, so it signed a ten-year agreement at one go, which was almost the expiration date of their patent protection period.
Otherwise, if we calculate according to the normal situation, a superpower larger than the United States and with a larger population than the United States, the entire optical fiber transmission equipment will cost at least hundreds of millions a year, and there will be equity funds for the production of each equipment.
They even gave up their rights and interests, which means they are not optimistic about the development of optical fiber in China.
They are not optimistic, but Xiao Qi is very optimistic, even determined.
As long as the iPhone comes out, the era of smart phones will open. Since then, China's demand for network speed will rise sharply, and the optical fiber technology that determines the network speed is the most important link.
If Xiao Qi did not make a mistake, the three major network operators of China Mobile, Lianshu and Diantong certainly dare not use piracy. Therefore, the improvement of China's network speed in the future should also be the result of their purchase of technology patents.
If the patent authorization of optical fiber transmission equipment is in his own hands, Xiao Qi and several major operators in China will have natural cooperation advantages, and even lay a good foundation for his future mobile phone to become the contract machine of the three companies.
Although Apple's mobile phone number, the future Joe gang leader has developed so rapidly by relying on the contract machines of various countries!
Signing a contract for ten years is a great thing that Xiao Qi never thought of before.
Not to mention anything else, Nortel network will only persist until the middle of next year, after the official launch of iPhone, then they will usher in a spring again. At that time, the price will soar every year!
Now they sent the ten-year patent authorization to Xiao Qi in one breath, and the boy could only put it in his arms with a smile.
"Optical fiber transmission equipment, I have no opinion." After thinking for a moment, Xiao Qi said in his spare time, "but for the Department acquisition of WCDMA, I hope to pay $100 million first, the second $200 million will be paid in January next year, and the last $100 million will be paid in March next year. What do you think of Mr. Wade?"
"Well..." wade thought slightly, "I'm afraid it's difficult to do. Now they want to get the money early and get rid of this burden."
"In terms of money, it should not be a problem. After all, where can I pay off the money at once for a large acquisition?" Xiao Qi had a plan for a long time. "As for the WCDMA department, it's easier. The employment contract relationship is directly transferred to my company. From the first time of signing the contract, I will bear their salary and benefits, and I promise not to reduce them."
Xiao Qi is right. Any mature acquisition case will never call the money to the acquired company immediately after signing the contract, which is definitely the idiot behavior of the upstart.
Even in the United States, it is normal for an acquisition to give all the funds within a year.
Wade was stunned and said, "there are more than 80 people in their whole department. Their monthly salary, experiment and administrative expenses have reached 3 million. If you pick it up in advance, you will spend at least 10 million more!"
"More than ten million is nothing. The most important thing is to make them work for me as soon as possible." Xiao Qi replied in a flat voice.
The most important thing in the 21st century is talent.
Although this sentence is said in China, it can also be applied in the United States and even anywhere.
The most important thing to buy a company is not the patent right, because the patent right usually lasts for 20 to 25 years. In order to build your own patent fortress, you need to constantly invent new patented technologies.
These employees who originally created invention patents are naturally the most important human resources for further development. Starting from scratch is definitely not as easy as continuing research. Of course, Xiao Qi needs to calm their hearts.
Compared with the profits they created for Xiao Qi through patents in the future, what is a mere ten million dollars?