
Matthew D. Matzek
Examiner (ID: 7601)
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| Art Unit(s) | PTAB, 1786, 1771, 1789, 1794 |
| Total Applications | 947 |
| Issued Applications | 362 |
| Pending Applications | 90 |
| Abandoned Applications | 508 |
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