
James A. Thompson
Examiner (ID: 6591, Phone: (571)272-7441 , Office: P/2616 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2616 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2628, 2625, 2615, 2616, 2624 |
| Total Applications | 980 |
| Issued Applications | 789 |
| Pending Applications | 43 |
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