Chapter 53 Patents

Exclaimed one after another.

Everyone can no longer express their surprise and surprise in words.

In the past, the 'rough iron' that had just been baked had only about 10% black iron.

In order to obtain high-purity black iron, they need to forge repeatedly. The hard work involved cannot be described in words.

Now, it is 60% pure when it comes out of the oven.

Breathing, heavy breathing, rising and falling.

But everyone's eyes were as bright as candles.

Zhang Hao walked slowly to the center of the high platform, "This is a technology exchange meeting, no matter what questions you have, please speak freely."

Immediately someone said: "Master Zhang..."

"It's the deacon!" Zhang Hao emphasized with a calm expression, "This is the Black Iron Guild, and I am currently serving as the general technical director of the Black Iron Guild."

"Yes. Deacon Zhang."

There was a sound of good-natured laughter all around.

"Please tell me." Zhang Hao had a faint smile on his face, but he was somewhat calm.

"Deacon Zhang, I would like to ask, the cost of doing this must be very high, right? I wonder if Master Zhang has calculated it?"

Zhang Hao nodded: "If you look at it individually, the cost is of course high. But if you look at it comprehensively, it's very low.

After our strict calculations, when mass-producing black iron with 60% purity, the cost is only 80% of the past!

The most important thing is efficiency; the efficiency increase... two hundred times! "

Wow...

Everyone was in an uproar.

If the cost is reduced by 20%, the net profit margin will increase by 200%. Considering the efficiency of 200 times, everyone feels that their hearts are going to jump out of their chests.

In the past, the price of black iron was transparent, and everyone had an average gross profit of only 10%—the net profit was even lower; and with the publicity of water forging, the profit margin was further compressed.

The 20% reduction in cost now can be regarded as 'net profit'!

Everyone asked questions one after another, and Zhang Hao answered them one by one calmly.

In the end, even the vice chairman Zhou Bo asked respectfully: "Deacon Zhang, I have another question. It is very important for the Zhang family to disclose these technologies. I don't know...do you have any requirements?"

Everyone's eyes focused on Zhang Hao again.

Zhang Hao slowly deep right index finger, "I have a proposal, I call it 'patent'."

Everyone looked at Zhang Hao quietly, waiting for further explanation.

Zhang Hao walked slowly, talking eloquently: "In the past, we have always cherished ourselves, and kept any technology secret. What is the result?

For thousands of years, our black iron smelting technology is gradually declining.

All of this is caused by self-preservation.

Why do you want to cherish yourself? "

Faced with Zhang Hao's questioning, everyone stopped talking.

The Zhang family shared technology twice in a row, and single-handedly contributed to the Black Iron Guild, which brought huge benefits to everyone.

However, black iron smelting technology is the foundation of the family, who dares to reveal it casually!

Zhang Hao continued: "Actually, only sharing can make progress. Zhang's family shared it twice, which proves this point. Can everyone agree?"

Naturally no one objected.

But audible approval...nor.

I agree with you, should we also share our technology?

Everyone has their own little Jiujiu.

Zhang Hao's eyes swept across slowly, and everyone, no matter they were in the Foundation Establishment Stage or the Golden Core Stage, all looked away, not daring to look into Zhang Hao's eyes.

Zhang Hao's voice became more powerful: "According to this situation, I thought for a long time and decided to introduce a new system, which is the patent system.

The patent system will be implemented within the Black Iron Guild to create benefits for everyone.

As far as the technology we disclosed today is concerned, it includes two major technologies: water separation and powder smelting.

If you want to use these two technologies, you have to pay patent fees.

The patent fee is not a one-time payment.

Rather, piece-based.

For example, the prices of these two technologies,

For the water selection method, my price is: 1 black iron coin per kilogram.

For powder smelting, I price it at: 2 dark iron coins per kilogram.

As long as you adopt this technology, no matter whether the product meets the standard or not, you need to pay a patent fee of 3 black iron coins for every kilogram of black iron you sell. If you sell one ton, you will have to pay the black iron fee for 3 low-level spirit stones.

Assuming that you all adopt these two technologies, and the total monthly black iron sales are 2,000 tons, then everyone needs to pay a total of 6,000 low-level spirit stones. "

After Zhang Hao's voice fell, there was a whisper.

After a while, someone asked a question.

Zhang Hao answered one by one.

"The patent fee is set by itself, but it needs to be reviewed by the guild before it can be implemented. It is necessary to ensure the common interests of everyone."

"The patent fee is calculated according to the sales volume, and those that are not sold are not counted for their own use."

"As long as the technology is adopted, no matter what the quality of the product is or what the selling price is, we will charge patent fees according to the pricing."

"For the sake of convenience and unity, within the guild, our patent fees will be collected directly from spirit stones, and pills, etc. will not be accepted."

"The validity period of the patent is tentatively set at 50 years. If the patent blocks the development of technology, we will discuss it publicly. For the families whose interests are damaged, the guild will allocate funds and provide compensation from the guild fund."

"The purpose of proposing patents is to promote development. The temporary patent system is only implemented within the guild. All patents belong to the common property of the guild, and no one is allowed to leak the secrets by any means.

The Association reserves the right to pursue any technology leaks. "

"Once you leave the guild, the guild will also take back the patent authorization."

Questions kept coming and going, but Zhang Hao answered them calmly.

Even Zhang Shengde next to him was stunned - because Zhang Hao had never mentioned patents to him before.

The question and answer session lasted until noon before gradually coming to an end.

"Brother Shi, I have a few questions." Li Yuanyuan from the Li family spoke slowly, the girl was a little shy and her face was a little rosy.

"Sister Shi, please tell me."

"What if the technologies disclosed by the two families are the same?"

Zhang Hao laughed, this is the crux of the problem, and this is where the "fangs" of the patent lie!

"Patents are unique!" Zhang Hao said word by word, "The first to register will have all the rights and interests of the patent."

I just want to force you to hand over your technology as soon as possible! If it is too late, then I can only be sorry, your technology does not belong to you legally anymore!

"Then register the patent, in the name of the family, or in the name of the individual?"

"This is a free choice. There is no requirement."

"Can two, or multiple families, or multiple people jointly hold the same patent?"

"Yes. But it needs to be negotiated internally. Once the registration is successful, it will be difficult to change."

"What if someone obtains the patent by unscrupulous means?"

Zhang Hao's face immediately became serious: "The guild will uphold justice and judge it impartially!"

"Thank you, brother. I'm done asking." Li Yuanyuan bowed gracefully before sitting down.

Zhang Hao glanced around: "Any questions?"

After waiting for a while, no one asked any more questions, Zhang Hao said again: "Since there is no doubt, let's vote with a show of hands whether to implement the patent system.

Agree, please raise your hand.

Each member has one vote, and a family only needs one person to raise his hand. "

After all, Zhang Hao raised his hand.

The corner of Zhang Shengde's mouth twitched - this kid is becoming more and more assertive.

However, I like it.

Because Zhang Shengde, as the chairman, is really not suitable for raising hands.

Offstage, Li Yuanyuan bit her lower lip, grabbed her father's hand and raised it up.

The corner of Li Yousheng's mouth twitched, but he finally raised his hand firmly.

With those who take the lead, gradually more followers follow. Soon, more than half of them raised their hands.

Zhang Hao smiled. "87 votes agreed, is there any more?"

"Okay, 125 votes, all passed. The Black Iron Guild will officially implement the patent system today.

Next, we will discuss the details of the patent system together.

Before that, on behalf of the Zhang family, I made a formal statement: We will give up the patent just now. The water separation method and powder smelting technology belong to the common property of the guild, as long as you are a member of the guild, you can use it for free. "

Everyone was taken aback.

Gradually, sparse applause appeared;

Immediately there was a wave of applause.