The IP practice at Varners is noted for its strength in representing clients before the NIPO, and is equally adept at advising on patent rights and regulatory issues. The client base includes aviation, technology, energy, telecoms and fashion industry names. Mahinda Haradasa specialises in advising on the IP aspects of corporate work, and leads the practice alongside Surani Wickramaratna. Senior associate Trehani Wickramaratne is a key individual in the department.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Throughout our collaboration, Varners has demonstrated a level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Their team of experts possesses a deep understanding of challenges and complexities, and they go above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction.'
  • 'Surani Wickramaratna is not only knowledgeable and skilled in the field of IP but also possesses the unique ability to adapt and thrive in various challenging situations.'
  • 'A well-experienced and dynamic team that you can place trust in!'
  • 'Sahan Perera is a dedicated professional who is very dependable.'
  • 'The team at Varners is very capable of handling every kind of trademark query from complex transactions to simple ones. Their advice is always comprehensive and complete and the turnaround time for the response to any query is also very quick. It's a pleasure working with them.'
  • 'Surani is a delight to work with. Her advice on any matter is always complete and up-to-date with the current practice. She is prompt with her replies.'
  • 'Sahan is very diligent with his advice and it has been a pleasure working with him.'
  • 'The team is very accessible and knowledgeable with regard to registration of trademarks.'

Key clients

  • Crocodile International
  • Alkem Laboratories Limited
  • The Proctor & Gamble Company
  • Colombo Port City Economic Commission
  • Abans Group of Companies
  • Volvo Trademark Holding AB
  • Federal Oats Mills SDN. Berhad
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
  • ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC
  • TVS Group of Companies
  • Alfa Laval Corporate AB

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mahinda Haradasa, Surani Wickramaratna

Other key lawyers

Achala Jayawardena, Trehani Wickramaratne, Sahan Perera