
Kenneth W. Chang
Examiner (ID: 16000, Phone: (571)270-7530 , Office: P/2438 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2438 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2438 |
| Total Applications | 759 |
| Issued Applications | 630 |
| Pending Applications | 50 |
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