
Michael C. Lai
Examiner (ID: 6074, Phone: (571)270-3236 , Office: P/2457 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2157, 2457 |
| Total Applications | 574 |
| Issued Applications | 490 |
| Pending Applications | 1 |
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