
Kevin S. Mai
Examiner (ID: 19012, Phone: (571)270-5001 , Office: P/2456 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2456 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2458, 2448, 2499, 2152, 2456 |
| Total Applications | 479 |
| Issued Applications | 125 |
| Pending Applications | 63 |
| Abandoned Applications | 302 |
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