<This process would seem to signficantly increase the time it takes for each reexam, and also seems to provide the infringer with a higher probability of winning - compared to having the original examiner assigned. No wonder we keep getting reexams.>

Also, I believe there no longer is any requirement that the examiner be proficient in the technology he/she is examining. Only that they understand the MPEP inside and out.

Almost laughable if it didn't hurt so much.

Opty