
Benjamin M. Kurtz
Examiner (ID: 8711, Phone: (571)272-8211 , Office: P/1778 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 1778 |
| Art Unit(s) | 1778, 1779, 1797, 1772, 1723 |
| Total Applications | 1378 |
| Issued Applications | 690 |
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