Green tech and SME support top JPO chief’s agenda

Sukanya Sarkar

March 22 2023

Commissioner Hamano Koichi shares his vision for the JPO and explains that IP offices must promote innovation that drives social change

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Sukanya Sarkar

Special Projects Editor Managing IP

Sukanya manages the special projects published on Managing IP, including the IP Ones to Watch, 50 Most Influential People in IP and What Corporates Want. She also covers all IP-related issues in Asia including trademark, copyright, patent and design matters.

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