
Nathan M. Johnston
Examiner (ID: 15779, Phone: (571)270-0223 , Office: P/2919 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2919 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2932, 2919 |
| Total Applications | 2281 |
| Issued Applications | 2258 |
| Pending Applications | 8 |
| Abandoned Applications | 25 |
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