
Steven J. Cotroneo
Examiner (ID: 14495, Phone: (571)270-7388 , Office: P/3733 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3773 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3773, 3733 |
| Total Applications | 980 |
| Issued Applications | 635 |
| Pending Applications | 87 |
| Abandoned Applications | 293 |
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