
Darren W. Ark
Examiner (ID: 18921)
| Most Active Art Unit | 3647 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3643, 3616, 3647, 3205 |
| Total Applications | 2766 |
| Issued Applications | 1620 |
| Pending Applications | 188 |
| Abandoned Applications | 971 |
Applications
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|---|---|---|---|
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