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● 12.26.17

●● Raw: EPO Had Sent to Staff Representatives Threatening Letters Similar to the Ones Sent to Techrights

Posted in Europe, Patents at 3:00 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz

(…on a Friday With Short Time to Reply so as to Strategically Prevent Access to Legal Advice)

Summary: Late Friday SLAPP (legal bullying) by the EPO is a tradition which predates threats against Techrights; and later they wonder about depression and suicides among staff…

Mr B. Battistelli President of the EPOR. 1081 IsarDear Mr. Battistelli,The CSC has taken cognizance of the letters of 14.2.2014 you have sent to J. Michels, I. Brumme, J. Areso y Salinas, M. Sampels, J. Schaaf and S. Rolle requesting information concerning a survey conducted by BigPulse. At the same time you informed that “this situation is likely to lead to disciplinary proceedings for very serious misconduct and, as the case may arise, national proceedings.” You request an answer “at the latest” by 19.02.2014.We fail to understand what serious misconduct you are referring to. Nevertheless the tone and the contents of your letter are highly threatening. Under the circumstances a delay of less than 3 working days seems inappropriate.We therefore respectfully request an extension for the reply and will further respond to your letter as soon as we have sought appropriate legal advice.Sincerely The Central Staff Committee

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