
William M. Pierce
Examiner (ID: 16129, Phone: (571)272-4414 , Office: P/3711 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3711 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3711, 3304 |
| Total Applications | 2365 |
| Issued Applications | 1398 |
| Pending Applications | 117 |
| Abandoned Applications | 861 |
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