D. L. & F. De Saram‘s IP offering oversees complex and high-value trade mark mandates, including trade mark registration domestically and abroad, advice on patent filing, as well as managing the trade mark portfolios of prominent multinationals. Prabash De Saram has been with the firm for over 20 years and has a broad practice across corporate, IP, finance and tax law. He co-leads the IP department with Hasanthie Manukulasooriya. Associate Manavi Seneviratne is a key member of the team, especially in trade mark and patent-related matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Well recognized in the industry and has a good approach.’

  • ‘Manavi Senevirathne is very courteous and has a good follow up with pending matters as well as updates timely progress.’

  • ‘A professional company with proven records. Great team, good blend of expertise. They excel in higher standards of delivery, client engagement and collaborating closely. Forward thinking.’

  • ‘Compared to other firms, they excel in higher standards of delivery, friendly and professional client engagement and approach. Very professional in the work.’

Key clients

  • Expo Lanka Holdings PLC
  • P.M. Mohamedali & Company
  • The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC
  • Virtusa Corporation
  • Sena Mills Refineries Exports (Pvt) Ltd
  • Perera and Sons Bakers (Pvt) Ltd
  • Elite Gold Ltd
  • Tea Legacy (Pvt) Ltd

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Prabash De Saram, Hasanthie Manukulasooriya

Other key lawyers

Manavi Seneviratne, Thilini Poornima, Rashini Gunawardhana