
Nicholas J. Plionis
Examiner (ID: 2304, Phone: (571)270-3027 , Office: P/3733 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3733, 3773 |
| Total Applications | 897 |
| Issued Applications | 595 |
| Pending Applications | 91 |
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