F. J. & G. De Saram has an intellectual property division that is noted for its capacity to ‘very efficiently’ resolve contentious trade mark and copyright infringement litigation, particularly in the education, NGO and entertainment sectors. The team is highly proficient in matters pertaining to trade marks, including domestic and foreign registration, renewals and contentious matters. Senior partner Shehara Varia co-heads the practice with Upekha Senaratne and Jayathri Kulatilleke. Shevanthi Perera holds significant experiencing advising clients in patent-related matters, while associates Tania Fernando and Rosy Vanlangenberg are key ports of call for trade mark applications. Drushika Amirthanayagam is a highly active member of the team, particularly in the team’s contentious matters.
Testimonials
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‘We have worked with this firm to secure trademarks in Sri Lanka over the years.’
‘We have worked with Upekha Senaratne and are very happy with the relationship. She is knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘The lawyers have knowledge about the matters the firm had handled historically for a client, so that a new team member of the client can work with the firm's lawyers very efficiently. This enables the client to reach out to the lawyers and their team members on a regular basis to discuss dynamics on an ongoing work or a work-related legal issue that they foresee.’
‘Shehara Varia and Tania Fernando have been excellent lawyers who have helped us all the way going to lengths no other lawyers would go for their clients. The client feels the comfort when they become involved with the work.’
Key clients
- BASF SE
- Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc,
- Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
- Sunshine Holdings PLC
- Spa Ceylon
- Hayleys Adventis Limited
- CBL Group
- HILTON COLOMBO
- Jetwing Hotels Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Walmart Apollo on the prosecution of a trade mark opposition against a conflicting trade mark application.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shehara Varia, Upekha Senaratne, Jayathri Kulatilake