
Mark A. Williams
Examiner (ID: 17185)
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| Art Unit(s) | 3676, 3209, 3675, 3722, 3673, 3674, 3626 |
| Total Applications | 2073 |
| Issued Applications | 1525 |
| Pending Applications | 104 |
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