
Matthew D. Hoel
Examiner (ID: 15004, Phone: (571)272-5961 , Office: P/3714 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3715 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3713, 3715, 3714 |
| Total Applications | 893 |
| Issued Applications | 568 |
| Pending Applications | 106 |
| Abandoned Applications | 235 |
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