The IP group at D. L. & F. De Saram advises across the gamut of IP matters, with a particular focus on the registration of trademarks and patents on imports into Sri Lanka, industrial designs and product liability matters. The team has experienced IP specialist Prabash De Saram and Hasanthie Manukulasooriya at the helm. Associate Ziyani Marikar left the firm in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is prompt, always up-to-date and responsive.'
- 'Very courteous and responsive.'
- 'They have impressive collaboration in the team.'
- 'They provide advice in a timely manner.'
- 'Hasanthie is a standout partner.'
- 'The team comes with an abundance of knowledge in all areas and is well-informed. Where required, they coordinate with overseas parties very well when needed.'
- 'The partners and associates are very resourceful and come with a diverse range of knowledge, which is not limited to their area of expertise.'
- 'An excellent team of individuals.'
Key clients
- ExpoLanka Holdings PLC
- Go Bungy International Pte Ltd
- CMC Engineering Export GmbH
- Sena Mills Refineries Exports (Pvt) Ltd
- The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC
- Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
- AVS Cargo International (Pvt) Ltd
- Natural Wonders (Pvt) Ltd
- Perera and Sons Bakers (Pvt) Ltd
- Quickee Delivery Solutions (Pvt) Limited
- Riococo Lanka Pvt Ltd
- Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC
- Kalbe International Pte Ltd
- Panasonic Ecology Systems Co., Ltd
- Melchers Lanka (Private) Limited
- Printcare PLC
- JF &I Pckaging (Pvt) Ltd
Work highlights
- Handles the entire trade mark portfolio for Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, as well as assisting the client with various IP-related matters.
- Assisting Expo Lanka Holdings PLC and its subsidiaries with trade mark searches and registrations.
- Assisting Perera and Sons Bakers (Pvt) Ltd with the registration of its trade marks relating to the food industry in Sri Lanka.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Prabash De Saram, Hasanthie Manukulasooriya