Edward W Merz
Examiner (ID: 13547)
Most Active Art Unit | 2211 |
Art Unit(s) | 2735, 2211, 2604 |
Total Applications | 231 |
Issued Applications | 163 |
Pending Applications | 31 |
Abandoned Applications | 37 |
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