
Sophia S. Chen
Examiner (ID: 2134, Phone: (571)272-2133 , Office: P/2852 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2852, 2105, 2809 |
| Total Applications | 3646 |
| Issued Applications | 3464 |
| Pending Applications | 97 |
| Abandoned Applications | 111 |
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