Wan Feng drove to Wan Qianxiang's battery factory and saw several strangers appearing in the yard. Some of these people looked like cadres and some looked like technicians.
It’s just that his expression was a little unfriendly, with a frown and no smile on his face.
Wan Qianxiang was terrified. He was a farmer and had never seen such a world before. He was a little confused when people questioned him.
"Brother! What's the matter?" Wan Feng didn't care at all.
"These workers said they were from the Hongya Huanghai Battery Factory and that we had infringed their trademark. They told us to stop using it immediately, or they would take legal action."
Not bad! This means that the other party hasn't taken the case to court yet, nor has they asked for compensation, which means they're not ready to break off relations.
I don’t know if the name of Jiangwei Development Zone played a role.
Jiangwei Development Zone is now a treasure in Hongya County and a key protected area.
The annual profits and taxes of Jiangwei Development Zone are higher than the profits and taxes paid by the entire county.
Hongya is ranked first in the first batch of counties to be converted into cities in Beiliao Province, which is related to the profits and taxes paid.
It's almost a done deal.
Otherwise, why would you be the one who got the final say when so many counties in Beiliao Province are vying for it?
This is easy to deal with since the other party has no intention of breaking up.
Wan Feng walked up to the unremarkable man with a smile on his face and extended his hand: "Hello!"
The cadre did not shake hands with Wan Feng but asked, "Who are you?"
"My name is Wan Feng, Nanwan Group..."
Before Wan Feng could finish, the other person's face broke into a smile and he shook Wan Feng's hand. "Mr. Wan! Hello! Your name is well-known in our county. Li Zhixing! Deputy Director of Sales at the Battery Factory."
You see, this is where the benefits of being famous come into play.
Since the other party is smiling, it means that things will develop in a good direction.
Wan Feng looked at the sky and it was almost noon.
"Director Li! It's already noon. Why don't we have a quick meal and chat while we eat?"
Li Zhixing shook his head. "Boss Wan! We're here for a reason. This Qianxiang Battery Factory is using our trademark. Let's get this over with first."
The other party will not be able to eat until he finishes his work.
"Alright! Let's go into the office and talk, please!"
Wan Feng invited Li Zhixing and his four companions into the office of Qianxiang Battery Factory, and then took out a cigarette.
"Let's talk about business. You're not afraid to smoke a cigarette, are you? There's no poison in this cigarette."
Li Zhixing smiled and took the Yunyan handed to him by Wan Feng.
"Qianxiang Battery Factory belongs to my uncle, and the factory director, Wan Qianxiang, is my cousin. I allowed you to use this trademark. If you have any opinions, please tell me."
"Boss Wan! You're considered a veteran of Hongya. Our Huanghai Battery Factory has used this trademark for decades. Even if you allowed us to use it, it's against the rules because this trademark affects the lives of over 200 employees in our factory."
The other party's words were very polite, so Wan Feng of course had to greet him with a smile.
"Haha! Director Li! The Huanghai trademark affects the lives of over 200 employees in your factory, yet you don't take it seriously!"
Li Zhixing seemed not to understand Wan Feng's words and looked at Wan Feng in confusion.
"If this trademark is so important, why don't you register it?"
"Register! Do we still need to register? We've been using it for decades."
Wan Feng shook his head. "Don't you think anyone in the factory knows about this trademark squatting thing?"
Li Zhixing shook his head.
"Your trademark awareness is terrible. I tell you the truth, if someone preemptively registers your Huanghai Battery trademark, you won't be able to win the lawsuit and you will no longer be eligible to use this trademark."
"Is there such a thing?" Li Zhixing looked surprised.
"Haha! Your ideas are so outdated and backward. Let me tell you, your Huanghai Battery trademark was registered five or six years ago, and you still don't know it today."
Although Li Zhixing was skeptical about Wan Feng's words, he was still a little panicked.
“Who registered it?”
Wan Feng laughed heartily. "Of course I registered it, otherwise my cousin's factory director wouldn't dare to use it so casually. To be honest, I'm the real owner of this trademark now. I can stop you from using it at any time. This is not a lie. But don't be afraid. I'm very satisfied with your attitude today. At least you're not being overbearing. So I can also be honest with you. I have no intention of taking possession of this trademark. It's not easy for Hongya County to have such a nationally renowned trademark. If we can reach an agreement, I will return this trademark to you and I won't ask you for a penny. You can go back and discuss it with your factory director."
Li Zhixing rolled his eyes. "Boss Wan! Since you said negotiation is conditional, could you please state your conditions first? That way I can have a clearer idea when I go back and explain it to the factory manager."
Wan Feng nodded. "Yes, it's very simple! My brother's Qianxiang Factory can use the Huanghai trademark. Don't worry! Our battery quality is much better than yours, and we guarantee it won't damage your brand. Moreover, his factory's batteries will not enter the market. They will only be used to support the cars produced by Nanwan Group, and will not occupy your market. This will actually benefit you. Our Nanwan Group's cars are destined to be all over the country, and this will also expand the influence of the Huanghai battery brand."
Li Zhixing was thinking about Wan Feng's words.
"The good news for you is that if the Huanghai battery needs to be upgraded, we can provide the technology for free. However, there are some caveats to this technology provision."
"I don't think our batteries need to be upgraded. Sales are pretty good right now."
These were some of the drawbacks of state-owned enterprises at the time. They rested on their laurels and had no sense of crisis.
"Director Li! You happened to be here with your technicians. We can show you our batteries. Once you compare them, you'll see that our batteries are of a completely different quality than yours. Big Brother! Take these two technicians to the workshop to test them."
Wan Qianxiang went out with two technicians.
"Boss Wan! Is what you said true? We've been using this trademark for decades. Just because you register it, it becomes yours?"
"If you don't believe me, you can go back and ask a legal advisor."
Li Zhixing was a little confused: "Doesn't this mean he's being unreasonable?"
"Director Li! You probably haven't fully grasped the idea that the business world is like a battlefield. This kind of thinking is unsuitable for business after the reform and opening up. You must liberate your minds and change your perspective!"
Li Zhixing knew about liberating the mind; it was talked about every day on TV, but how could we change our mindset?
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