
William Hong
Examiner (ID: 14392)
| Most Active Art Unit | 3725 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3725 |
| Total Applications | 348 |
| Issued Applications | 292 |
| Pending Applications | 32 |
| Abandoned Applications | 24 |
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