
Andrew L. Sniezek
Examiner (ID: 14010, Phone: (571)272-7563 , Office: P/2688 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2688 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2686, 2303, 2687, 2651, 2513, 2688, 2693, 2753, 2627, 2512 |
| Total Applications | 3325 |
| Issued Applications | 2666 |
| Pending Applications | 142 |
| Abandoned Applications | 541 |
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