
Fred O. Ferris Iii
Examiner (ID: 15385, Phone: (571)272-3778 , Office: P/3992 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3992, 2128, 2123 |
| Total Applications | 331 |
| Issued Applications | 255 |
| Pending Applications | 19 |
| Abandoned Applications | 56 |
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