
Si Ming Ku
Examiner (ID: 19256, Phone: (571)270-5450 , Office: P/3775 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3775 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3775, 3771 |
| Total Applications | 927 |
| Issued Applications | 617 |
| Pending Applications | 107 |
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