"Why, doesn't the school want our lawyers to participate in the negotiations?" Seeing Gablehouse's expression freeze, Xiang Nan immediately smiled and said to him.
"No, no, of course not." Gablehouse waved his hand and said, "It's just that the technology involved in this negotiation is really sensitive. I'm worried that too many people participating will lead to leaks."
"No. She is Priya, my biological sister. He is Edward, Howie's cousin. He is Jupiter, Leslie's ex-boyfriend." Xiang Nan introduced, "We trust each other."
Howard and Leslie also nodded in agreement.
"Okay then." When Gablehouse heard what he said, he suddenly had nothing to say, so he had to change the subject quickly and said, "It's noon now. You go to the restaurant to eat first. We will talk formally in the afternoon."
Later, Xiang Nan and others were invited to the restaurant for dinner.
Gablehouse took this opportunity to report to Principal Sebot.
Hearing that Xiang Nan and others actually hired a lawyer to negotiate, Sebot couldn't help but feel dizzy with anger.
If there are lawyers involved in the negotiation process, then the school will not be able to take advantage.
"How did they become so smart?" Sebot couldn't help but asked anxiously, "Can't you separate them?"
"They are basically all related, and I can't add any sand to it," Gablehouse said helplessly.
Add sand between lawyers and clients, causing discord between them. Creating suspicion is indeed a commonly used technique at the negotiation table.
But the key point is that these three lawyers have an unusual relationship with Xiang Nan and others. A close relative, a cousin, an ex-boyfriend are all considered very close relationships. How can this be used as a means of alienation? !
"This is troublesome." Upon hearing this, Sebot frowned.
"Principal, it seems that they have been prepared for this." Gablehouse advised, "In my opinion, we should talk in a polite manner. Anyway, we will benefit the most."
Seibert thought about it for a long time and finally decided to adopt Gablehouse's suggestion.
Xiang Nan and others first hid research materials and prototypes, and then hired lawyers to help with negotiations. They were obviously prepared in advance. And the object of their defense is the school.
Under the strict defense of others, the success rate of conspiracy can be imagined. Once it fails, the other party will be angered, and eventually they will break up. The school will suffer the most.
Therefore, what Gablehouse said makes sense, and just negotiate in a formal manner. Anyway, three-quarters of the patent rights belong to the school, and the school is always the biggest profiteer.
…
After dinner in the afternoon, Caltech's Internal Affairs Office formally began negotiations with Xiang Nan and other seven people to discuss a series of matters such as the ownership, development, and control of the quantum navigation system.
At the negotiation table, both sides have bargaining chips.
The bargaining chip for Xiang Nan and others is that they are the only team in the world that has successfully developed a quantum navigation system. They have a complete set of research and development materials, design theory, and a successfully operating prototype.
The school's bargaining chip is the contract signed by Xiang Nan and others. The contract stipulates that the school enjoys 75% ownership of all patents within the contract period.
Therefore, it is impossible for the school to get rid of Xiang Nan and others and go it alone. Similarly, it is impossible for Xiang Nan and others to leave the school and go it alone.
In this case, cooperation becomes the only option.
Therefore, the willingness of both negotiating parties is still relatively strong, but the competition for power distribution is still fierce.
The school hopes to control the development and application of the project. In order to prevent themselves from being kicked out, Xiang Nan and others also hope to control the development and application of the project.
The two sides launched fierce negotiations on this, with every dollar and every inch of land competing for it.
…
Just as the two sides were busy negotiating, the list of annual MacArthur Genius Grants was released.
Xiang Nan successfully won this award because of his outstanding contributions to astrophysics and particle physics.
Once the news was announced, Xiang Nan was pleasantly surprised.
On the one hand, the MacArthur Genius Award selects only ten outstanding individuals who have made outstanding contributions in professional fields every year, covering many fields such as art, biology, literature, mathematics, physics, economics, and computers.
The United States is rich in talents, with more than 300 Nobel Prize winners alone. Therefore, selecting ten outstanding ones from among so many talents is extremely valuable.
Being able to win this award can really make Xiang Nan famous, which is even more glorious than winning the University Science Award before.
On the one hand, the reason why he won this award was originally due to the school's nomination. Because we are currently negotiating with the school, and the two sides are fighting like black-eyed chickens. Xiang Nan thought that he would no longer be eligible for this award.
But I didn't expect that another village would see a bright future. The award finally fell into his hands. For a moment, it really surprised and delighted him.
"MacArthur Genius Award?! It's so enviable." Howard couldn't help but be extremely envious after hearing the news.
Winning this award, fame is secondary, the key is the bonus of half a million US dollars. Although after paying taxes, there is less than $300,000 left, it is still a huge amount of money.
"Don't be envious." Xiang Nan smiled, "As far as I know, people who receive the MacArthur Genius Award have the right to nominate candidates for the next term."
When Howard heard this, he was stunned at first, and then he was delighted, "Really?! You will definitely nominate me, right?"
"Of course, who else could I nominate?" Xiang Nan said with a smile, "With my nomination and this quantum navigation system, I think your probability of winning is quite high."
"Thank you~" Howard said gratefully.
Xiang Nan is really a good friend. He can always think of himself for any good things.
…
The news that Xiang Nan won the MacArthur Genius Grant once again caused a sensation.
Not only Caltech is excited about this, Raj’s hometown India is also excited and publicizing it.
“Son of India Wins MacArthur Genius Grant!”
"The Light of India, Dr. Kuthapally, wins the Genius Award again!"
"A true genius, the pride of India, Dr. Kuthapally!"
Such a series of reports once again brought great honor to the Kusapali family.
Fortunately, the Kusapali couple called Xiang Nan again and praised him repeatedly, "Rajesh, my good son, you have done a great job."
"Rajesh, MAMA is proud of you! MAMA knew you were a genius when she was pregnant with you, and now it is just as I expected." Mrs. Kusapally also said happily.
"Thank you PAPA, thank you MAMA." Xiang Nan smiled.
"Rajesh, whatever you want to buy, PAPA will buy it for you!" Dr. Kusapally said excitedly.
Before, he felt that Raj was useless. Although he was already working, he only earned a small salary and had to rely on his family to support him.
But now, he is proud of his son and is eager to spend more money for him.
"Thank you PAPA, I don't need anything, you don't have to buy me anything." Xiang Nan smiled, "If you insist on buying it, just help me buy a beautiful necklace for MAMA. I'm busy with work and can't When you go back, help me give her the gift."
"Oh, Rajesh." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Kusapally was deeply moved.
"Oh, my good son." Dr. Kusapali was equally happy. He was really pleased that his son cared so much about them and was so sweet-spoken.
