No matter the era, patents were an existence that could allow a company to rest on its laurels.
Edison, with his various patents, beca a nationally renowned tycoon in this era. Similarly, General Electric's old rival, Westinghouse, relying on alternating current patents, also beca a major company, a tycoon.
What of Nokia in the future?
Yet, they still managed to earn several billion dollars in revenue each year thanks to patents; if it weren't for their own mishandling, Nokia's situation certainly wouldn't have been too bad!
Now Luke Jackson wanted to use patents to threaten Donnie, which was actually a trait peculiar to the businessn of this era, just like Edison's lawsuits against the major Hollywood companies.
Owen Young didn't feel worried when Luke Jackson voiced what he himself had wanted to say; instead, he revealed a smile.
This sort of thing, only when both sides are prepared to sever their relationship could it possibly achieve a miraculous effect, but now!
"Actually, General Electric also has many patents related to transmission stations; if you need them, Donnie, we at General Electric are very willing to cooperate!"
"Owen Young!" Luke Jackson suddenly beca angry upon hearing this, staring fiercely at Owen Young.
Donnie's smile grew even brighter; he knew that the alliance between Owen Young and Luke Jackson had completely collapsed at this mont!
"Two parties, each with their own ulterior motives, yet allied for the sa interest—destroying their alliance is easy, one only needs to create a problem in the distribution of their interests!"
Donnie looked at the two n, casually reflecting.
If it weren't for the inappropriateness of today's occasion, Donnie would have definitely brought over a chair and poured himself a glass of whiskey to thoroughly enjoy their performance.
"Gentlen, whom we partner with at Atlantic City Broadcast is our own decision. However, as I've already ntioned, today's occasion really isn't suitable for discussing business partnerships, so I think it would be better for the two of you to take your seats and truly appreciate the Miss Arica final tonight. I believe tonight's event won't disappoint either of you!"
Faced with Donnie's persuasion, both Owen Young and Luke Jackson glowered at each other, then returned to their respective places.
As for the Miss Arica contestants who had previously been accompanying them, they had already gone backstage to prepare for tonight's competition.
"From last night's passivity to seizing the initiative tonight, Donnie, I think you've just added Major League Baseball as a chip to your side!"
Ban Johnson, who had been observing the situation, walked over after Owen Young and Luke Jackson had left.
From his words, it was clear that Ban still harbored so dissatisfaction with last night's events!
Donnie laughed, "My friend Ban, have you forgotten what I said yesterday? Even without the Major League Baseball chip, I could still drag out negotiations with the other party for at least half a year. anwhile, Major League Baseball would stand to lose half a million US dollars.
More importantly, with the support of Atlantic City Broadcast, I'm confident that there would definitely be a league capable of approaching Major League Baseball's status in the United States!"
Ban Johnson shook his head, "It's pointless to talk about this now. I've already called the league this morning, and everyone is quite optimistic about a partnership with Atlantic City Broadcast. They're drafting the necessary docuntation. Perhaps by the ti I get back, Donnie, you could send a team over to discuss the specifics with us!"
Although Major League Baseball and Atlantic City Broadcast hadn't yet signed an official partnership agreent, today's broadcast had inford the whole United States about it. Moreover, it was foreseeable that this matter would definitely make it into the sports sections of major newspapers tomorrow.
If at this juncture, news ca out that the partnership had encountered problems.
Just imagine, on one side is the reputable Atlantic City Broadcast, and on the other is Major League Baseball, embroiled in the biggest scandal since its founding. The public opinion across the United States would undoubtedly lean towards Atlantic City Broadcast.
Neither Ban Johnson nor Major League Baseball could accept such a scenario!
Thus, the partnership between Atlantic City Broadcast and Major League Baseball was a certainty!
While Ban Johnson was chatting with Donnie, Dick walked in. Although Dick's status as a banker in New York's business world wasn't top-notch, he still held a social status, which allowed him to be one of the guests to walk the red carpet with Miss Arica that day. Additionally, his wife Madeline had the sa responsibility.
Unfortunately, although many people attended the event, those with significant clout couldn't match the number of 33 Miss Arica contestants.
Therefore, Donnie had to utilize all the relationships he could.
Moreover, at this mont, Dick was in need of Donnie.
"Donnie, although Breton Bank was founded by my father and I inherited all his shares in the bank, Breton Bank does have a board of directors. Just because we can handle a third of Atlantic City's cash business, they want to take away 15% of our bank's shares; I simply cannot persuade the board of that!"
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