From a 2017 Ars article [1]- The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is funded by fees—and the agency gets more fees if it approves an applicatio

From a 2017 Ars article [1]- The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is funded by fees—and the agency gets more fees if it approves an application. Unlimited opportunities to refile rejected applications means sometimes granting a patent is the only way to get rid of a persistent applicant. Patent examiners are given less time to review patent applications as they gain seniority, leading to less thorough reviews. [1] https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/12/these-experts-figured-out-why-so-many-bogus-patents-get-approved/ https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/12/these-experts-fi...