The "Alicante Mafia" - Part I - An Introduction to the Mafia Governing the EPO
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The "Alicante Mafia" isn't a term we made up. The "Alicante Mafia" is a term used internally by many EPO workers, alluding to EUIPO (yes, EU) toxicity imported - owing to nepotism - into the top floor of the EPO in Munich. It's hardly shocking that it resulted in cocaine. People who disregard or openly reject the law must never run Europe's largest patent office.
Yesterday's teaser explained why we might only "properly" start this weekend. We've asked the 'circle' of António Campinos if they have something to say, giving them the opportunity to deny what will be shown in weeks or months to come. In the process we found what seems like a potential exodus. Are some people 'evacuating' themselves to save face? █
