
John M. Hotaling
Examiner (ID: 9305, Phone: (571)272-4437 , Office: P/3992 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3713 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3713, 3714, 3992 |
| Total Applications | 627 |
| Issued Applications | 411 |
| Pending Applications | 92 |
| Abandoned Applications | 131 |
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