What factors does the USPTO’s automated routing system consider when assigning patent applications to examiners?

The USPTO’s automated routing system considers several factors when assigning patent applications to examiners, as described in MPEP 909.01(b). These factors include: CPC classifications of the application Examiner portfolios (classification areas assigned to the examiner) Size of an examiner’s docket Case backlogs within a particular classification area Application’s status as a continuation or divisional application…

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