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How Many/Most EPO Examiners View 'President' António Campinos

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Summary: Based on what readers/insiders have told us, there's a prevalent perception that António Campinos is afraid of (thus controlled/directed by) Bergot, who is still doing Battistelli's biddings at the European Patent Office (EPO)

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