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.- R" M7 Y# g1 N4 L4 _: r7 n
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.
2 }8 n4 Q- {4 c r: fine. we have no intention of becoming your competitor.
' x; w+ E. M5 c+ C4 U. z k: great. then let's settle the details of the transfer agreement.
( T1 o# [0 Z6 y. L5 T. n' u9 b: [ I 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?3 J( P6 M) U- Y! I9 P* C
k: a week to put the team together, three weeks to train your people. if so, when do you estimate starting production?
7 }$ E5 S+ Q( Q: B1 v/ M 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)。, t7 e( K" E# e/ U$ N/ }
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 |