
Scott A. Smith
Examiner (ID: 5262, Phone: (571)272-4469 , Office: P/3721 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3721 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3731, 3204, 3727, 3721, 3616, 3205 |
| Total Applications | 3908 |
| Issued Applications | 3490 |
| Pending Applications | 118 |
| Abandoned Applications | 330 |
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