
Sikarl A. Witherspoon
Examiner (ID: 751, Phone: (571)272-0649 , Office: P/1671 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 1622, 1671, 1621, 1692 |
| Total Applications | 3282 |
| Issued Applications | 2769 |
| Pending Applications | 177 |
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