Trademark Protection In Sri Lanka

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. Additionally, there are certification and collective marks. The certification marks are granted to the owner in case he/she certifies as to the origin, material used in the manufacturing of the product and its quality or accuracy. On the other hand, the collective marks are certain marks serving to distinguish the origin or any other common characteristic of goods or services of different organizations which use the mark under the control of the registered and exclusive owner. In Sri Lanka, the trademarks for an unregistered mark are simply the name or device used to promote the brand and in case of registered trademarks, it is the same mark.