
Douglas M. Menz
Examiner (ID: 8580, Phone: (571)272-1877 , Office: P/2897 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2897 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2829, 2891, 2823, 2897, 2824 |
| Total Applications | 2021 |
| Issued Applications | 1788 |
| Pending Applications | 103 |
| Abandoned Applications | 153 |
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