Slight correction on your first point. There is no requirement that one looks for prior art. 37 CFR 1.56 requires that an applicant disclose pertinent prior ar

Slight correction on your first point. There is no requirement that one looks for prior art. 37 CFR 1.56 requires that an applicant disclose pertinent prior art that is already known to the applicant or his lawyer and disclose prior art that the applicant becomes aware of during the application process.