Ayana Sumi
About Ayana Sumi
Ayana Sumi is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ since 2023. Ayana Sumi is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Intellectual Property Law (Non-Patent)
Current Firm: Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Location: Tokyo, JP
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