
James B. Mullins
Examiner (ID: 124)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2502 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2504, 2603, 2711, 2506, 2502, 2602, 2817, 2607, 2515 |
| Total Applications | 2038 |
| Issued Applications | 1913 |
| Pending Applications | 38 |
| Abandoned Applications | 87 |
Applications
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|---|---|---|---|
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