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Intellectual property

D. L. & F. De Saram

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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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  • ‘Everyone has been very prompt in acknowledging and responding to all queries. All have different years of experience.’

  • ‘Good teamwork even when they are on leave, they respond to all communications.’

  • ‘They practice with high efficiency in their field, offering a helpful and collaborative approach. We highly appreciate their strong expertise, innovative methods, and dedication to achieving practical, client-focused results.’

  • ‘Stand out for their deep IP expertise, responsiveness, and proactivity, consistent and adding value beyond expectations.’

  • 'The team is responsive and collaborative.'

  • 'They combine strong legal expertise with a practical understanding of client needs, offering clear and strategic IP solutions.'

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.
Assisted SN Laboratories with conducting trademark searches, proprietor searches, and trademark registrations in respect of their brands and company logo.
Advising Perera and Sons Bakers on the registration of its trademarks relating to the food industry in Sri Lanka.

Practice head

Prabash De Saram; Hasanthie Manukulasooriya

Other key lawyers

Manavi Seneviratne; Poornima Kathriarachchi; Rashini Gunawardhana