
Paul V. Mills
Examiner (ID: 2335, Phone: (571)270-5482 , Office: P/2196 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2196 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2196, 2193 |
| Total Applications | 383 |
| Issued Applications | 193 |
| Pending Applications | 34 |
| Abandoned Applications | 161 |
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