Sri Lanka

Basic Information

Multi Class filing is not possible
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for similar periods
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – 3 months
Registration Timeline – Approximately 4 years
Classification: NICE

 

Conventions:

Madrid Agreement (Indications of Source)
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Nairobi Treaty
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Trademark Law Treaty
WIPO Convention

Requirements

 

New Applications
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed

 

Renewal
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

 

Assignment
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Notarized Assignment Deed signed by both parties
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

 

Change of Name / Address
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Certified / notarized copy of Change of Name / Address document
– Copy of trademark registration certificate