
Amanda H. Merlino
Examiner (ID: 18264, Phone: (571)272-2421 , Office: P/2877 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2877 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2877, 2505 |
| Total Applications | 966 |
| Issued Applications | 794 |
| Pending Applications | 54 |
| Abandoned Applications | 120 |
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