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.; F) h2 f% f) @
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.
0 y' X5 D9 q, h2 y" \, m r: fine. we have no intention of becoming your competitor.4 t. o% B- L& b2 B6 E
k: great. then let's settle the details of the transfer agreement.
$ `% Z: T6 i; K 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?! ]1 O) v. z- W+ B/ k# |8 d1 I
k: a week to put the team together, three weeks to train your people. if so, when do you estimate starting production?
- T y; }; ]: m, 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)。
0 `4 }3 I; e! I4 l2 Z 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 |