
Thomas John Ward
Examiner (ID: 16219)
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| Art Unit(s) | 3671, 3742, 3761 |
| Total Applications | 720 |
| Issued Applications | 323 |
| Pending Applications | 94 |
| Abandoned Applications | 325 |
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