
Mary Lynn F. Theisen
Examiner (ID: 12209, Phone: (571)272-1210 , Office: P/1743 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 1743 |
| Art Unit(s) | 1754, 1732, 1791, 1304, 1307, 1743, 1306 |
| Total Applications | 2307 |
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| Pending Applications | 88 |
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