Raw: Circular Decision-Making as Consultation at the EPO Done by Same Party That Suggests and Approves Changes

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2017-12-31 22:47:50 UTC
Modified: 2017-12-31 22:47:50 UTC

The notion of "separation of powers" (except in a theatrical sense) does not exist in Battistelli's mind

Also see: Raw: How Battistelli Stacked (to Effectively Control) the Consultation Process Rubber-stamping All His Controversial Proposals

Original/full: English [PDF] | German [PDF]

Putting the MAC inside the GAC

Summary: In violation of -- or in defiance of the spirit of -- Article 38(3) ServRegs, Battistelli undermined the staff's ability to participate in decision-making by putting the MAC inside the GAC (General Advisory Committee) as far back as over half a decade ago, raising suspicions and causing understandable animosity

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