
Kai J. Chang
Examiner (ID: 9747, Phone: (571)270-5448 , Office: P/2468 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2468 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2468 |
| Total Applications | 465 |
| Issued Applications | 333 |
| Pending Applications | 28 |
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