[Meme] He is the EPO's President

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2022-05-08 14:42:42 UTC
Modified: 2022-05-08 14:42:42 UTC

European Patent Convention; I am the f***ing president!!
Stop obstructing the speculation-loving banker who has no understanding of patents (meme template: scene from American Psycho with investment banker Patrick Bateman)

Summary: EPO President António Campinos has reached the "let me through!" or the "let me in!" moment (like Lukashenko 2 years ago)

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