Intellectual Property | Asia-Pacific

Julius & Creasy is renowned as one of Sri Lanka's leading IP law firms, handling a broad range of matters. The firm offers particular expertise in contentious matters including trade mark infringement and opposition injunctions and litigation. The practice also has established trade mark filing and licence drafting activity and a significant patent practice that is involved in patent portfolio management and copyright issues. The team is also well versed in tackling unfair competition issues pertaining to IP and possesses additional capabilities in handling matters related to data protection and artificial intelligence.

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.

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' clientele includes leading names in the retail, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and technology sectors. Clients include Merck Sharp & Dohme, TVS and Colombo Port City Economic Commission.

DL & F De Saram is noted for trade mark, patent and design drafting, registration and assignment legal advice in Sri Lanka, as well as drafting agreements for brand management. The team also handles trade mark disputes, as well as enforcement. The firm represents domestic and international companies in such industries as logistics, manufacturing, consumer goods and TMT, with examples including AVS Cargo International, Quickee Delivery Solutions and Go Bungy International.

FJ & G de Saram has an established IP law practice in Sri Lanka that regularly assists clients with trade mark prosecution and litigation. The team is also effective in handling patent applications. The firm acts for clients in a wide range of sectors, including food and beverages, retail and education.