EARLIER this week we saw rumours about the EPO's battle at the top -- something we had already become aware of last month. It's hardly surprising; there is a somewhat of a blame game.

“Some say that the final straw was the most known symptom of the dropping patent quality, the famous patent on the 'hairdressing container'.”
      --Anonymous"There are several rumours about the reasons for VP1's resignation," told us a source about Battistelli’s Vice-President Mini Minion (Minnoye), "but nothing is confirmed. One of the rumours says that VP1 Minnoye is the scapegoat for the low patent quality, which has even been criticised by some delegations. Some say that the final straw was the most known symptom of the dropping patent quality, the famous patent on the 'hairdressing container'." (mentioned here back in November)

Either way, this serves to reinforce our claims that EPO management is aware of the decline in quality and is thus repeatedly lying about it. "The departure of private Minnoye further weakens the president," our source told us, "since the VPs are appointed by the Council. They can now choose a VP1 to obtain more control over the Office." ⬆