
Michael W. Chao
Examiner (ID: 8710)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2492 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2492, 2442 |
| Total Applications | 603 |
| Issued Applications | 382 |
| Pending Applications | 82 |
| Abandoned Applications | 166 |
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