
Darren E. Wolf
Examiner (ID: 9226, Phone: (571)270-3378 , Office: P/2636 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2613, 2636, 2634 |
| Total Applications | 923 |
| Issued Applications | 767 |
| Pending Applications | 68 |
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