
Eric J. Messersmith
Examiner (ID: 12187, Phone: (571)270-7081 , Office: P/3735 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3735, 3791 |
| Total Applications | 824 |
| Issued Applications | 554 |
| Pending Applications | 72 |
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