Sri Lanka, being a signatory to the TRIPS Agreement, is required and obligated to implement the protection related to plant varieties. According to this mandate, the country gave birth to a sui generis system.

Sri Lanka has been on the lines of becoming a major hub of business in the South Asia market. Sri Lanka does provide a suitable environment for the business with its improving GDP.

The National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka (NIPO) has officially launched its long-awaited public online search platform for Intellectual Property records. As of February 5th, 2026...

The Madrid System makes it possible to protect a mark in a large number of countries by obtaining an international registration that has effect in each of the designated contracting parties.

The intersection of intellectual property (IP) rights, tourism and culture has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years.

A mark whether a trademark or a service mark, is a visible sign that is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of different enterprises and organizations.

In March 2005 MTN Networks (Pvt) Ltd filed suit against an individual, alleging infringement of MTN's registered trademark.

Section 103 identifies objective grounds of inadmissibility, while 104 primarily safeguards the rights of third parties.

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