
Brian M. Butcher
Examiner (ID: 19402, Phone: (571)270-5575 , Office: P/2688 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2627 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2627, 2689, 2683, 2688 |
| Total Applications | 933 |
| Issued Applications | 681 |
| Pending Applications | 67 |
| Abandoned Applications | 196 |
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