
Dong U. Kim
Examiner (ID: 5883, Phone: (571)270-1313 , Office: P/2196 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2196 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2197, 2196 |
| Total Applications | 901 |
| Issued Applications | 758 |
| Pending Applications | 70 |
| Abandoned Applications | 90 |
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