
Joseph C. Merek
Examiner (ID: 11947)
| Most Active Art Unit | 3727 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3727 |
| Total Applications | 558 |
| Issued Applications | 325 |
| Pending Applications | 41 |
| Abandoned Applications | 192 |
Applications
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|---|---|---|---|
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