[rhino369]

The attorney's fees aren't the PTO's fault, that is just what good talent costs.

The fees are large but an post grant proceeding isn't just a patent reexam. It's a mini-trial. There is a lot of manhours required on the USPTOs side of things.

[Taek]

In an ideal world, the patent system and the legal system in general would be substantially simpler, and premium talent wouldn't be required. For really clear cut cases you wouldn't need an attorney at all.

Same thing with the mini-trial. In an ideal world the system would be a lot more efficient and cheaper for everybody.