
Thomas M. Dougherty
Examiner (ID: 16924, Phone: (571)272-2022 , Office: P/2837 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2837 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2102, 3102, 2899, 2837, 2834 |
| Total Applications | 3722 |
| Issued Applications | 3182 |
| Pending Applications | 118 |
| Abandoned Applications | 430 |
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