
Matthew C. Sams
Examiner (ID: 2113, Phone: (571)272-8099 , Office: P/2646 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2646 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2643, 2617, 2646 |
| Total Applications | 953 |
| Issued Applications | 571 |
| Pending Applications | 80 |
| Abandoned Applications | 317 |
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