Department profile
Varners

Intellectual Property

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Sri Lanka

Share profile

Varners

Rankings

About

Provided by Varners


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Intellectual Property - Sri Lanka

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Varners houses a full-service IP legal team in Sri Lanka, acting for a range of international and domestic companies on brand protection as well as litigation. The firm further advises clients on trade mark and patent prosecution and anti-counterfeiting matters. The IP team also handles opposition and infringement proceedings. Varners' clients include companies in the retail, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and technology sectors.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Varners represented Crocodile International in a trade mark dispute against Lacoste in a global conflict that extended to multiple jurisdictions, including Sri Lanka.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team's expertise and experience shine through in their guidance, which has helped us make informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls.

    Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific

  • It is a dynamic team led by experienced leaders.

    Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Mahinda Haradasa
    Mahinda Haradasa

    Mahinda Haradasa

    Mahinda Haradasa is the firm's precedent partner and handles a wide variety of IP prosecution and litigation, including in relation to patents and trade marks.

    • He is a very senior lawyer with the expertise to provide legal advice on a multitude of industries.

      Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Mahinda is an excellent leader and has strong foundational knowledge of the subject matter.

      Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • Surani Wickramaratna
    Surani Wickramaratna

    Surani Wickramaratna

    Surani Wickramaratna is especially active for clients on trade mark and patent prosecution, as well as litigation in Sri Lanka. She frequently advises domestic and foreign entities in the apparel and pharmaceuticals industries.

    • She provides very sound and practical legal advice on intellectual property matters.

      Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Surani is extremely responsive and has a strong ability to problem solve effectively and with a commercially minded approach.

      Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • Trehani Wickramaratne
    Trehani Wickramaratne

    Trehani Wickramaratne

    Trehani Wickramaratne is a senior associate at Varners. She acts for clients from a broad range of industries, including the pharmaceuticals sector and has experience assisting with matters such as IP audits and trade mark filings.

    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Varners (3)

Sri Lanka

Members

Provided by Varners

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership