
Joshua G. Kotis
Examiner (ID: 9380, Phone: (571)270-0165 , Office: P/3721 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3731, 3721 |
| Total Applications | 620 |
| Issued Applications | 407 |
| Pending Applications | 75 |
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