
Eric M. Thomas
Examiner (ID: 11782, Phone: (571)272-1699 , Office: P/3714 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3715 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3715, 3714 |
| Total Applications | 859 |
| Issued Applications | 545 |
| Pending Applications | 82 |
| Abandoned Applications | 247 |
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