
Paul D. Pyla
Examiner (ID: 18579, Phone: (571)270-1689 , Office: P/1653 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 1653 |
| Art Unit(s) | 1775, 1653 |
| Total Applications | 368 |
| Issued Applications | 96 |
| Pending Applications | 2 |
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