There aren't any consequences to their decisions though. Patent examiner shouldn't be a civil servant's job. Rather, it should be a "bond" process given to pr

There aren't any consequences to their decisions though. Patent examiner shouldn't be a civil servant's job. Rather, it should be a "bond" process given to private, accredited individuals / organizations. If your issued patents are found invalid, your bond (which would be in the millions) is raided to pay back damages.