
Gregory A. Distefano
Examiner (ID: 19012, Phone: (571)270-1644 , Office: P/2175 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2175 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2176, 2174, 2175, 2109 |
| Total Applications | 599 |
| Issued Applications | 386 |
| Pending Applications | 48 |
| Abandoned Applications | 174 |
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