
Brian K. Young
Examiner (ID: 7866, Phone: (571)272-1816 , Office: P/2845 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2819 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2845, 2107, 2104, 2819 |
| Total Applications | 2839 |
| Issued Applications | 2669 |
| Pending Applications | 75 |
| Abandoned Applications | 102 |
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