
Sophia S. Chen
Examiner (ID: 13301, Phone: (571)272-2133 , Office: P/2852 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2852 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2809, 2852, 2105 |
| Total Applications | 3617 |
| Issued Applications | 3439 |
| Pending Applications | 95 |
| Abandoned Applications | 111 |
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