
Michael A. Lyons
Examiner (ID: 9966, Phone: (571)272-2420 , Office: P/2877 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2877 |
| Total Applications | 1651 |
| Issued Applications | 1383 |
| Pending Applications | 121 |
| Abandoned Applications | 177 |
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