
Benjamin R. Whatley
Examiner (ID: 9333, Phone: (571)272-9892 , Office: P/1798 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 1798 |
| Art Unit(s) | 1798, 1773, 1700 |
| Total Applications | 481 |
| Issued Applications | 281 |
| Pending Applications | 75 |
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