John M Ford
Examiner (ID: 16357)
Most Active Art Unit | 1201 |
Art Unit(s) | 1202, 1205, 1611, 1624, 1201 |
Total Applications | 2711 |
Issued Applications | 2304 |
Pending Applications | 29 |
Abandoned Applications | 378 |
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