
Peter P. Chau
Examiner (ID: 2381, Phone: (571)270-7152 , Office: P/2476 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2476 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2419, 2476 |
| Total Applications | 648 |
| Issued Applications | 469 |
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