
Peter Michael Novak
Examiner (ID: 18642, Phone: (571)270-1375 , Office: P/2838 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2839, 2838 |
| Total Applications | 809 |
| Issued Applications | 661 |
| Pending Applications | 82 |
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