Update from HCU on last week’s “Bern hearings” (PANArt vs. HCU) and, in particular, on settlement offers ….
“So far, PANArt has proposed a limitation on handpans that no convex dome should be built on central notes. We[…]
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“So far, PANArt has proposed a limitation on handpans that no convex dome should be built on central notes. We[…]
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Read moreShortly before Manu’s new tour starts at the beginning of October, he kindly took some time to give an interesting[…]
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Read moreThe topic of PANart vs. HCU has become pretty quiet – at least in public … Publications on the topic[…]
Read moreThis year 2020 is undoubtedly a ‘very special’ one. Thats evident in many areas . COVID has changed the world,[…]
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