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TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka identifies and protects registered and unregistered trademarks or service marks in accordance with the Intellectual Property act of No 03. Of 2003 and provides a few advantages to the proprietors of registered Trademarks such as it provides the proof of ownership of the mark and also enables the proprietor to take action against infringement.

  1. A mark registration application must be submitted to the Director-General in the prescribed form, including:

    • A request for registration;

    • Applicant's name, address, and a postal address in Sri Lanka (if residing outside Sri Lanka);

    • Five copies of the mark representation;

    • A list of goods or services with their international classification.

  2. The Director-General will notify the applicant of any defects, allowing three months to rectify them. The rectification date is considered the application receipt date.

  3. If registration is refused, the applicant may request written grounds for the decision.

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