Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Sri Lanka
Band 2
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Provided by Nithya Partners
Intellectual Property has been one of the Firm’s fastest growing practice areas in the recent past. The division is structured as a one stop shop for addressing all of its clientele’s Intellectual Property requirements, ranging from filings to enforcement.
Ms. Chamindi Ekanayake heads the Firm’s Intellectual Property law practice in advising clients on both local and cross border intellectual property related transactions. Mr. Chanaka de Silva, who was a member of the Advisory Commission on Intellectual Property responsible for the formulation of the present Intellectual Property Act, supervises the department.
The department specializes in structuring customized solutions that utilize a combination of IP rights to maximize protection. Where enforcement or dispute resolution becomes necessary, the practice is supported by a skillful team of litigators led by Mr. Chanaka de Silva President’s Counsel.
The Firm performs a variety of IP related services including patent drafting and registration, representation before NIPOSL, pre-filing clearances, cross-jurisdictional support, due diligence audits and portfolio management. It also advises clients on franchising and licensing in Sri Lanka.
Nithya Partners also has extensive experience in advising start-ups and tech-firms on Information Technology and e-commerce related matters, which routinely involves the drafting of terms of use or service policies, privacy policies and third party contracts for its clientele.
Chambers Review
Nithya Partners is routinely instructed to advise on trade mark matters, including applications, enforcement and litigation. The team advises on industrial design portfolio management, as well as the filing of patents both in Sri Lanka and abroad. Additionally, Nithya Partners is well placed to represent clients in enforcement work. The firm's roster of clients includes both domestic and international clients in the manufacturing, education, hospitality and finance sectors, among others, with examples including Maliban Biscuit Manufactories, Barista Coffee Lanka and ECOLAB.
Work Highlights
- Nithya Partners advised Ceylon Fresh Teas on its trade mark portfolio, including conducting trade mark searches and attending National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) hearings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nithya Partners always tries to provide a quality service whilst being flexible in relation to the client's view."
"The firm provides very good and prompt communication and attention to our requests."
"Nithya Partners always tries to provide a quality service whilst being flexible in relation to the client's view."
"The firm provides very good and prompt communication and attention to our requests."
Notable Practitioners
Chamindi Ekanayake is a well-regarded IP lawyer in Sri Lanka. She has expertise in trade mark and patent prosecution, as well as anti-counterfeiting.
"She is approachable, friendly and keen on protecting clients' rights."
"She is highly professional and we are extremely happy to have her working with us."