09.06.18

António Campinos: New Caricature by EPO Insiders

Posted in Europe, Patents at 2:55 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz

“Face quiz: can you recognize the famous wolf in sheep’s clothing?” ~Insider tweet

António Campinos as wolf
António Campinos in sheep clothing

Summary: The true colours of António Campinos are still shining through if one looks closely enough…

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