
Eric K. Nicholson
Examiner (ID: 15520)
| Most Active Art Unit | 3501 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3627, 3626, 3508, PQT, 2899, 3744, 3501, 3629, 3642, 3679 |
| Total Applications | 2110 |
| Issued Applications | 1732 |
| Pending Applications | 114 |
| Abandoned Applications | 263 |
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