
David W. Bates
Examiner (ID: 18517, Phone: (571)270-7034 , Office: P/3775 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3775 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3799, 3775 |
| Total Applications | 1264 |
| Issued Applications | 904 |
| Pending Applications | 119 |
| Abandoned Applications | 273 |
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