
John M. Royston
Examiner (ID: 16947, Phone: (571)270-7215 , Office: P/2855 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2855 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2855, 2856, 2854 |
| Total Applications | 707 |
| Issued Applications | 526 |
| Pending Applications | 65 |
| Abandoned Applications | 145 |
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