k: if we transferred our technical and research expertise(技术与研究的专业知识), what would stop you from making th esame product? r: we'd be willing to sign a commitment. we'll put it in writing (书面保证)that we won't copycat(仿冒)the sports cast within five years after ending our contract.# q& C& ^5 m# J5 i7 k4 E
k: sounds o.k., if it's for any "similar" product. that would give us better protection. but we'd have to interest on a ten year limit.
/ h8 W: E9 ^' E r: fine. we have no intention of becoming your competitor.$ O! d+ i4 i) M- }+ v3 p4 T& ~
k: great. then let's settle the details of the transfer agreement.
9 l; {. a3 [' E4 E) | r: we'll need you to send over some key personnel to help us purchase the equipment and train our technical people. how long do you anticipate that will take?
% g+ m# B. G' a1 @0 E5 J" ]& C4 C$ t k: a week to put the team together, three weeks to train your people. if so, when do you estimate starting production?+ G6 P% i+ u V& i
r: our first production run(一批的生产)should be one week after our team finishes its training. but i'd like your team to stay a full week after that, to handle any kitches that pop up(处理突发的事件)。
9 p; S4 o7 Y# T& |! h+ n+ O7 [ k: can do. everything seems to be set, robert. i'll bring in a sample contract tomorrow. if you like, we can sign it then |