Sri Lanka
Trademark Registration in Sri Lanka - Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Trademark protection in Sri Lanka is administered by the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO), functioning under the Ministry of Industries. NIPO oversees the registration and regulation of trademarks in accordance with Sri Lankan intellectual property law. The system is based on a first-to-file principle, where priority is granted to the earliest valid application. Foreign applicants are required to file through a locally authorized trademark agent.
Why Trademark Registration in the Sri Lanka Is Important for Brand Protection?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Sri Lanka.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) and Sri Lankan courts.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Sri Lanka.
Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in the Sri Lankan market.
Trademark Registration Procedure in Sri Lanka
Here is the step-by-step process followed for trademark registration in Sri Lanka
Filing
Trademark applications are filed with NIPO through a locally appointed trademark agent. The application includes applicant details, representation of the mark, and specification of goods/services under the Nice Classification.
Examination
NIPO conducts a formal and substantive examination to assess registrability, including distinctiveness and compliance with local trademark law.
Publication
If accepted, the trademark application is published in the Official Gazette.
Opposition Period
Third parties may file an opposition within 90 days from the date of publication.
Registration
If no opposition is filed, or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favor of the applicant, the trademark proceeds to registration and a certificate is issued.
Validity & Renewal
Trademarks in Sri Lanka are protected for 10 years from the filing date and may be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods upon payment of renewal fees.
Trademark Services Available in Sri Lanka
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for conflicts.
Trademark Registration Services
Full filing and application management
Trademark Renewal Services
Easy renewals to maintain your Sri Lanka trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Sri Lanka trademarks to spot potential conflicts
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Sri Lanka
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Sri Lanka
Documents for Filing
Trademark details and logo
Description of goods/services
Name and address of Applicant
Power of Attorney
Priority document
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
Approx. 12–14 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.
Validity & Renewal
Trademarks in Sri Lanka are protected for 10 years from the filing date and may be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods upon payment of renewal fees.
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