Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - Sri Lanka
What the Team is Known For
Sudath Perera Associates has one of Sri Lanka's most respected IP legal teams, with a wealth of experience representing leading clients including multinational corporations. The firm is prominent in assisting clients with matters relating to trade mark enforcement and infringement cases. The team is especially active on anti-counterfeiting matters in Sri Lanka and advises companies from sectors such as manufacturing, automotive and consumer goods.
Strengths
We have been consistently impressed by the level of professionalism displayed by the team. They have handled even complex matters with a high degree of diligence and attention to detail.
What stands out most is how they take the time to understand our business and tailor their advice to our needs. Their team is always quick to respond and easy to work with.
Work Highlights
Sudath Perera Associates instituted criminal raid action on behalf of Honda against six separate entities who were engaged in the sale and possession of counterfeit motorcycle spare parts bearing the Honda brand and trade marks.
Notable practitioners
Sudath Perera is well regarded as a leading IP lawyer in Sri Lanka, often advising on anti-counterfeiting and trade mark infringement cases.
He's an active listener who provides clear advice and a roadmap for issues. He's highly successful, and able to effectively negotiate, litigate or settle matters in the client’s favour.
Sudath is a very dynamic individual with excellent business acumen.
Himani Perera is a well-known IP lawyer at Sudath Perera Associates in Sri Lanka, acting for many leading global corporates across numerous sectors in trade mark enforcement and litigation.
Himani is absolutely fantastic. She has both the technical and the soft skills.
Himani is very proactive. She's easily contactable and gives very good advice on IP matters.