
Ariel J. Yu
Examiner (ID: 14717, Phone: (571)270-3312 , Office: P/3627 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3627 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3683, 3627, 3687 |
| Total Applications | 472 |
| Issued Applications | 189 |
| Pending Applications | 59 |
| Abandoned Applications | 234 |
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