
Tri M. Mai
Examiner (ID: 209, Phone: (571)272-4541 , Office: P/3781 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3781 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3781, 3207, 3727, 3733 |
| Total Applications | 3075 |
| Issued Applications | 1274 |
| Pending Applications | 226 |
| Abandoned Applications | 1587 |
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