Chapter 1035 (2/2)

The whole network is boiling.

At the moment, Wang Zhidong frowned.

”Why should he claim against us?” Wang Zhidong hums.

”It seems that we used winzip technology!” The technical director said.

“winzip？ Is that the compression software we use? ” Asked Wang Zhidong.

The technical director nodded.

”But it's not free! What does he claim for free! ” Wang Zhidong hums, ”he's touching porcelain!”

”Mr. Wang, the other party is not touching porcelain!” The newly hired legal adviser frowned and said, ”although this software is really free. However, according to its software profile, it is free for personal use. As for commercial use, it is not said. ”

”What does that mean?” Asked Wang Zhidong.

”It means that if it is used commercially, it may or may not infringe.” The legal adviser said.

”He didn't say that it was non infringement.” Wang Zhidong skimmed his mouth.

”Mr. Wang, from the legal level, he did not indicate that we can indeed use it. However, if the other party changes the way of use, we may infringe the right for commercial use. Therefore, whether this infringement is infringement or not depends on the definition of software free by the software owner. ” The legal adviser explained.

”Now, are we infringing or not?” Asked Wang Zhidong.

”It depends on what the other party says.” The legal adviser said, ”look at the attitude of the software owner.”

”Then go and find out who the developer of winzip is and contact him quickly.” Wang Zhidong urged.

”President Wang, I just got the news that the developer of winzip has been authorized to Kyushu company. In other words, Jiang Yong now has his authorization. Well, he said, ”we can't do business, so I'm afraid we can't do business.” The technical director has sweat on his forehead.

”What?! He got it! ” Wang zhidongmeng patted his thigh, ”Damn it, he should have got the copyright long ago. When we used it, he didn't say a word. When we all used it, he comes out to accuse us now. How cunning! ”

The people were wide eyed.

It's too late to wake up now.

”What shall we do now?” Wang Zhidong looked at the legal adviser, ”how sure are we to win a lawsuit?”

”Well, it's certain to lose.” The legal adviser said reluctantly, ”if the other party has authorization, it can't be used commercially. Of course, there must not be so much compensation. This is the lion's big mouth. ”

”How much will we pay if we lose?” Asked Wang Zhidong.

”It depends on the legal evaluation of the value of winzip software. Also, an assessment of the scope and number of people we use. ” The legal adviser said, ”and the software is abroad, so the value of the software is not easy to price. In particular, it may involve international disputes. Once the other party wants to make a big fuss, I'm afraid the court will choose to calm down and let us pay more compensation. As for pricing, there is no precedent in China. However, according to some international examples I have consulted, this kind of commercial infringement depends on how many people use it, and then everyone charges. ”

Wang Zhidong's face turned black when he heard the speech.

How many people use it? According to their data, the exact actual number is not easy to delimit, but the accounts used (including trumpets) exceed 1.5 million.

”It depends on how much the software costs.” The legal adviser said, ”the worst result is to compensate according to the individual selling price of the software multiplied by the number of people. Therefore, there is definitely no $1 billion. ”

”But there is no same software at present.” The technical director said awkwardly, ”this is the only compression software on the market.”

”That's trouble. That's all the price has the final say. If the other party sets a price of $100, it will compensate $150 million. Plus punitive damages, I'm afraid it's as much as $200 million or $300 million. ” The legal adviser whispered.

”It's blackmail! This is blackmail! ” Wang Zhidong rose to the occasion.