[Meme] The EPO's “New Normal”
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2021-10-28 12:31:07 UTC
- Modified: 2021-10-28 12:31:07 UTC
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Justice unit (compulsory 'ViCo'):
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Summary: The rule of law is being thrown out the window/door, people send rude letters [PDF], and we're meant to think that this is the "new normal" (laws and regulations ceasing to exist); brought by the same people who try to force-feed people all around Europe the unlawful UPC
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