
James M. Ference
Examiner (ID: 7648, Phone: (571)270-7861 , Office: P/3635 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3635 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3635 |
| Total Applications | 1256 |
| Issued Applications | 847 |
| Pending Applications | 97 |
| Abandoned Applications | 343 |
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