Battistelli and Kongstad respond to EPO criticisms
Managing Intellectual Property has just published an article containing a series of questions and answers, put by Managing Editor James Nurton to EPO President Benoit Battistelli and Chairman of the Administrative Council, Jesper Kongstad.
The questions relate to the recent events leading up to and following the AC meeting covered at length on this blog, and cover topics such as staff unrest, union representation, the independence of the Boards of Appeal, and the allegations that a "reign of terror" exists. The answers provide an insight into the response of those at the top of the EPO management to the criticisms levelled at the organisation.
In the spirit of the current festive season and in view of its importance, Managing IP has made the article free to view. In the spirit of brevity, Merpel will refrain from comment at this time and leave it to her readers to do so.
The questions relate to the recent events leading up to and following the AC meeting covered at length on this blog, and cover topics such as staff unrest, union representation, the independence of the Boards of Appeal, and the allegations that a "reign of terror" exists. The answers provide an insight into the response of those at the top of the EPO management to the criticisms levelled at the organisation.
In the spirit of the current festive season and in view of its importance, Managing IP has made the article free to view. In the spirit of brevity, Merpel will refrain from comment at this time and leave it to her readers to do so.