D. L. & F. De Saram’s intellectual property practice is jointly led by Prabash De Saram and Hasanthie Manukulasooriya, who oversee a team with broad experience across trademark, patent, and design matters. De Saram brings extensive experience in corporate and commercial law to the group’s advisory and transactional work, while Manukulasooriya focuses on registration, portfolio management, and dispute resolution. The team includes associates such as Manavi Seneviratne and Poornima Kathriarachchi, who assist with filings, oppositions, and enforcement proceedings before the National Intellectual Property Office.
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- ‘Stand out for their deep IP expertise, responsiveness, and proactivity, consistent and adding value beyond expectations.’
- 'The team is responsive and collaborative.'
Key clients
- The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC MSN Laboratories Private Limited Perera and Sons Bakers (Pvt) Ltd
Work highlights
Handling the entire trademark portfolio of Swadeshi Industrial Works.
Practice head
Prabash De Saram; Hasanthie Manukulasooriya
Other key lawyers
Manavi Seneviratne; Poornima Kathriarachchi; Rashini Gunawardhana