Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva-Chapter 661 - 284 The Beginning of the Patent War_3

As a particular term, "patent war" refers to the most direct and violent method of struggle between corporations within the Federation over certain irreconcilable conflicts. It is not recognized by federal law, but no one denies its occurrence.

While a sound legal system can resolve many conflicts, it does not always restrain large corporations effectively. In cases where the facts are clear, perhaps the Federal Supreme Court of Judgment can issue a ruling. However, for those cases that are unclear and muddled, it becomes a quagmire with no end in sight. These corporations have ample funds to endlessly hire lawyers and professional groups for litigation and debate. Neither side will back down, potentially dragging the case out for decades or even a century.

Such protracted stalemates are unacceptable for some large corporations. Since the law cannot provide a solution, they must resort to means in the grey area. This is the "patent war."

Once it comes to this, the side initiating the "patent war" can be considered listed on the "Court of Judgment's" roster. Shortly after, they will be under investigation by the Court of Judgment. But as long as the retainer is paid, the members of those law firms will not cease their actions. They will disrupt and interfere with the opposing enterprise's operations in various ways or obtain their core patent information until their goals are met, or the target corporation goes bankrupt and collapses.

Most of the time, "patent wars" are a destructive form of struggle for both sides. Therefore, no corporation would engage in this unless absolutely necessary. Yet, if successful, the spoils can be extremely rich; the victor may capture the other's patents and be reborn from the ashes.

Recalling the description of "patent wars," Hexia Tilan gently massaged her temples as the Hover Car she was riding in slowly approached the gates of Edith Academy.

After entering the academy's medical building, Hexia Tilan and Annelli arrived at a quiet recuperation room, where Yimi was currently sleeping on the bed with slightly red and swollen eyes, seemingly having cried for a long time. The nurse informed them that Yimi had just recently fallen asleep.

After inquiring about the situation for a while, the two of them walked out and onto the corridor next door. The rain outside had lessened slightly, but the sky remained gloomy.

"What does the academy's board of directors think?" Hexia asked.

"The directors have discussed it for a long time and haven't made a decision yet because the timing is very delicate," Annelli explained.

"If Edith gets involved, then Saint Yingo will surely intercede as well, which would lead to an escalating patent war. Even the upper echelons of both sides would not be able to stop it then. The consequences would be too dangerous. I reckon Saint Yingo would hesitate as well."

"So the best option currently is to wait and see how things unfold?" Hexia shook her head slightly, feeling that this was not the best choice.

"If 'Yishe' loses this patent war, the initiator is already likely to be treated harshly by the Court of Judgment. Not only will the patent not be retrieved, but with 'Kosedes' holding two patents, combined with the 'Universal' group, already aligned with Saint Yingo, they would be able to monopolize the industry."

The cool, moist breeze picked up the young girl's black hair as she looked out at the rainy world, still slowly analyzing possible outcomes.

"The Water Purification Industry is one of the key points in the environmental change of the Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain; otherwise, even if we win, we would still have to rely on companies affiliated with 'Saint Yingo' to produce such goods, which would hardly be a victory."

"Moreover, if even 'Yishe' cannot be preserved, it's hard to imagine what the other companies aligned with Edith will think. They will probably be very disappointed."

Looking at Hexia Tilan standing by the window, Annelli felt that the black-haired girl had become exceptionally calm and rational today, with a slight chill that slowly spread, causing Annelli to feel a bit intimidated.

"President Hexia..." she whispered the other's name.

"We can't just ignore the situation, so there's only one choice left." Hexia gathered her hair and turned around to look at Annelli, her black eyes like distant stars, inscrutable.

"Prepare the Hover Car. Take me to the 'Kosedes' corporation, and also, have Kinsenke contact a suitable law firm. I know he likes dealing with those violent groups."

After finishing speaking, she began walking towards one side of the corridor. Annelli hurriedly followed, jogging while contacting personnel on her personal terminal and reporting back to the Academy.

Minutes later, five Hover Cars passed through the school gate, rising before their tails emitted light blue trails. They sped through the rain towards the grey world in the distance.

An elderly man standing on a high-rise building in the center of the academy quietly watched the Hover Car disappear in the rain. The secretary beside him carefully asked,

"Director Hayden, are you really not going to stop Miss Hexia Tilan? If this triggers..."

"Let her go, children will eventually grow up. She is the Songstress that so many look forward to, and the strongest ace of our Academy. Perhaps we have all forgotten the miracles this girl has brought us and how astonishing they are."

"Even if Saint Yingo wants to use this to expand the war, the patent war caused by Hexia Tilan will be more motivating than any triggered by 'Yishe.' She doesn't just carry our hopes, but also the hopes from the north, representing her mother and her past. They will not give up on this girl."

The sourc𝗲 of this content is freēwēbηovel.c૦m.