
James M. Meister
Examiner (ID: 18652)
| Most Active Art Unit | 3204 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3203, 3204, 2402 |
| Total Applications | 651 |
| Issued Applications | 619 |
| Pending Applications | 2 |
| Abandoned Applications | 30 |
Applications
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|---|---|---|---|
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