Rewrite the Technological Landscape

In 2015, the development of lithography machines reached the most critical moment. The biggest variable encountered in the development of lithography machines in this life is the lens.

Harbin Institute of Technology helped Dafeng Group to solve the problem of light source, and Cymer helped ASML to solve it. However, Meng Qian's win over Zeiss interrupted the stability and smoothness of the cooperation between ASML and Zeiss, which directly affected Zeiss.

The future orders of the two major lithography machine companies held by Zeiss did not perform better than in the past. On the contrary, it may be that the interest issue broke the purity of Zeiss' internal R\u0026D. Acceptance by the company.

On the contrary, Changguang has seized the opportunity given by the times, and with the support of Dafeng Group and the country's large funds, it has broken through technical difficulties, and has successfully operated on Dafeng Group's lithography machine test model.

Against such a background, Dafeng Group gave ASML another blow. This time Hangzhou Pizza Hut departed for the United States, the first key lawsuit was fought with ASML.

On January 25, Tian Wenchang led a team to appear in the US court, and said mercilessly in front of the media, "We have been fighting the lawsuit with ASML for several years, and the truth of the matter has always been clear to everyone.

ASML did infringe a large number of our patents, but ASML not only refused to circumvent the infringement, but also never paid us a reasonable infringement fee.

In the process, we even saw ASML's sophistry by taking advantage of judicial loopholes.

But we will never let ASML continue to do this, because this is an extremely wrong display for the development of the entire industry. We must ask ASML to give a formal response this time. We believe in the fairness of the law We believe in the independence of the judiciary in the United States. "

At this time, the strong lawsuit against ASML is a signal. Why Dafeng Group has allowed ASML to be the old man for so many years? In addition to the protection of ASML by law, there is another reason is the relationship with Intel. Give face to each other.

The WiMAX Alliance back then established a former ally relationship between Dafeng Group and Intel. This relationship has played a very important role in balancing the development of the following years. To save face, no matter how you say it, interests are intertwined, tearing up the face is not good for anyone.

But now, Meng Qian no longer needs to worry about this delicate relationship.

It is a very strong attitude of Meng Qian to use the lithography machine when he comes up, but this strength is necessary. One is to show the world that we are ready to turn the table, and the other is to show the American companies. I will not wait. You keep putting pressure on and then take the tricks little by little. I am not the idiot villain in the TV series. If you want to make a move, I will only be more ruthless than you.

After all, ASML has been able to be the old Lai for so many years because of the release of the Dafeng Group, and now it is not released. From a legal point of view, ASML cannot beat the Dafeng Group at all.

Meng Qian's desperate application for patents was not a joke. Under the full attack of Hangzhou Pizza Hut, ASML could no longer withstand the pressure.

But a few days later, ASML President Weeks rushed to Huaxia to meet Meng Qian.

"Mr. Meng, let's settle this matter privately." Weeks came here privately, "There are too many patents involved in lithography machines, and if we really want to fight a patent war, it will be a challenge for us." Huge consumption."

Meng Qian looked at Weeks calmly, "The core patents of immersion lithography machines are all in our hands, and since we acquired the Nikon lithography machine business unit, the core patents of the first two generations of lithography machines are also in our hands." hand.

I don't think it's a waste, because you really infringed a lot, didn't you? "

Weeks remained calm, "Mr. Meng, there have been many changes in the development of lithography machines. We, ASML, are able to achieve what we are today because of our absolute R\u0026D investment. We have tossed back and forth, and finally What can Dafeng Group get?"

"We can get justice." Meng Qian looked at Weeks meaningfully.

Obviously, Weeks didn't notice the deep meaning in Meng Qian's eyes, "Mr. Meng wants to be fair, we can sit down and talk, we can calculate the patent licensing fee, there is no need to make trouble like this.

Now there are only two lithography machine companies in the world that are capable of attacking the top lithography machines. Mr. Meng is very clear about the semiconductor plan of the entire industry in 2015.

If something goes wrong with us at this time, it will affect the development of the entire industry. Isn't this what Mr. Meng wants to see? "

Weeks paused for two seconds before adding, "If Mr. Meng wants to respond to something, I don't think our ASML is the right target."

It can be heard that Weeks thinks that Meng Qian is trying to get revenge on American companies, and he is using himself, and he can also see Weeks' self-confidence. This kind of confidence was given to him by the entire industry. He doesn't think Meng Qian is really He planned to fight with Asmail to the death.

Understanding Weeks' thoughts, Meng Qian leaned on the sofa and looked at him, "Since Mr. Weeks mentioned the top lithography machine, let me ask you a question, if ASML is the only one in the world that can produce top lithography machines Lithography machine company, will you sell the top lithography machine to Huaxia?"

"Of course, why not?" Weeks answered very simply, and Meng Qian couldn't tell the truth from the fake for a while.

So Meng Qian asked, "What if Intel disagrees?"

Weeks couldn't help being silent.

After waiting for a few seconds, the other party still didn't speak, Meng Qian continued, "Let me ask this, in Mr. Weeks' opinion, is ASML a Dutch company or an American company?"

Weeks was silent again.

Meng Qian continued to press, "I don't know if Mr. Weeks will recall the past, and will he ask himself in some spare time why he was so attached to the United States back then?"

Now Weeks finally spoke, "The world always has its own rules of the game."

"The strong prey on the weak? Right?" Meng Qian looked at Weeks and smiled slightly, but this smile made Weeks feel indescribable pressure, "Since Mr. Weeks agrees with this, why do you still use this attitude to deal with him today? talk to me?

Do you think our Dafeng Group is not strong enough? "

Weeks swallowed subconsciously. The whole world was spreading that Meng Qian was a very kind entrepreneur with the unique elegance of Chinese people.

But Meng Qian, who was sitting opposite him at this time, was not like this at all. Meng Qian gave him a sense of oppression at this time, even more than when he sat in front of Paul and talked about his hope that Asmer would enter the United States.

"Mr. Meng, that's not what I mean. I just think... I hope we can resolve the issue at hand in a more peaceful way." Weeks' attitude changed unconsciously.

"Then tell me how to do it."

Weeks lowered his stance, "We can compensate for the infringement fees in the past few years, and at the same time, we hope to obtain the technology authorization from Gale Group."

Meng Qian just looked at Weeks quietly, "What if I don't want to?"

"Didn't Mr. Meng often say that fair competition can lead to better technological development, and avoiding monopoly can make the market healthier?" Weeks subconsciously popped out Meng Qian's words.

"Yes, fair competition, so Mr. Weeks thinks what Asmer has done all these years, is it fair?

Is the conflict between us really as simple as infringement?

I still have this question. Mr. Weeks can think about it carefully. If only ASML can make a top-notch lithography machine in the world today, will you sell the top-notch lithography machine to Huaxia in a fair and just manner.

Mr. Weeks really wants to talk, so let's face up to this issue first. "

Weeks finally had to be honest, "Mr. Meng, even Nikon was squeezed out of the rules back then, how can we choose ASML?

And since I have entered this rule, how can I not abide by it? "

"So Mr. Weeks' answer is?"

Weeks lowered his head and said in a very uncomfortable voice, "From my point of view, I have never had any prejudice against Huaxia, but from Asmer's point of view, I don't think Asmer will, no, it's very difficult." Sell ​​the top lithography machine to China."

Meng Qian also couldn't judge whether Weeks separated himself from Asmer on this issue, whether it was true or not, but Meng Qian hoped that what he said was true.

"Crack!" Meng Qian slapped the table violently, and Weeks was shocked.

After breaking through the first line of defense in Weeks' heart, Meng Qian continued to attack strongly, "So Mr. Weeks told me, how should I help Asmail? From what angle should I stand to help Asmail?" ?

I advocate win-win cooperation, I advocate parallel cooperation and competition, but the premise of all this is based on fairness and justice. Since you have talked about fairness and justice with me, then tell me, how should I compete with someone who is under unfair and unfair rules? Under the enterprise cooperation?

Mr. Weeks, we are people in two rules, and this is the real contradiction between us. "

Weeks' entanglement almost showed on his face, "Mr. Meng, I believe the rules can be changed."

Meng Qian retracted his body, "Then invite Asmail to enter our rules, and let's talk about cooperation."

Of course, Weeks couldn't immediately agree to Meng Qian's request. He left Dafeng Group in a low mood, and sent a group message to the company's executives downstairs, "Meng Qian, I'm really angry."