The IP and brand protection department at Sudath Perera Associates is praised for its ‘cutting edge solutions to complex issues’, particularly those involving copyright infringements. Reflecting its broad expertise, the team predominately advises high-profile clients in civil and criminal litigation against infringing entities involved in a number of issues, including product counterfeiting, civil injunctions, enjoining orders, and other disputes. Founding partner Sudath Perera co-heads the department alongside the ’transparent and solution oriented’ co-head Himani Perera. In addition, Manoj Bandara is a specialist in the team’s civil litigation matters, while Deshan Hewavithana is often retained in criminal-adjacent matters such as brand protection and anti-counterfeiting. Nathaya Nanayakkara is a key practitioner in anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy actions.
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‘Highly qualified team. Always willing to help with matters that needs special attention. They are competent and possess very good knowledge on the subject they handle. Up to date with latest judgments and amendments and are confident with the subject.’
‘I cannot rule out a single member in the team. They attend to our case with dedication and ever with easy to contact attitude.’
‘We have worked with Sudath Perera Associates for many years now, mainly on TM prosecution work in Sri Lanka. I have been very satisfied with the high quality advice rendered by the team. Led by Himani Perera, the team is highly responsive and gives cutting edge solutions to complex issues. They are dedicated, committed and extremely efficient in their work.’
‘Himani Perera is the go to person for TM law in Sri Lanka. She is confident, transparent and solution oriented. She has also trained her team wonderfully.’
‘Exceptional client service. Everyday practice integrates a client-first service which exceeds client expectations. The partners share a common vision and purpose, have mutual respect, and when needed collectively address issues and problems. A visionary leadership to move the firm forward in new directions and to achieve strategic goals, with resiliency for a challenging competitive climate.’
‘The team has an advanced understanding of the law, and the ability to present arguments in a persuasive way. Maintain composure during intense situations although passionate about the case, and take a lot of time and effort to prepare for the case and stay driven throughout the entire process. They are creative during complicated situations and finding evidence favorable for the case.’
‘Sudath Perera Associates is well known for diversity & collaborative, and they are also client centered in terms of costing.’
‘Sudath has extensive experience in coordinating IP enforcement activities in the region for many years and I value the professionalism from his team which stand-out from other partners.’
Clients clés
- Raffles International Limited
- Global Sea Foods (Pvt) Ltd
- Bridgestone Licensing Services, Inc.
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- CLO Virtual Fashion Inc.
- Aritzia LP
- Dialog Axiata PLC
- Hemas Holdings PLC
- Nippon Paint Holdings Sg Pte. Ltd
- The Ritz Hotel, Limited
Points forts
- Represented Honda Motor Co. Ltd in enforcing its IP rights for the first time in Sri Lanka by initiating criminal raid actions against entities dealing in counterfeit motorcycle spare parts.
- Assisted Puma SE with obtaining an enjoining order in the Commercial High Court against an entity dealing in counterfeit products bearing the PUMA trademarks.
- Acted for Certis Lanka Group on its rebrand as SITREK Group.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Himani Perera
Responsable de la pratique
Sudath Perera; Himani Perera
Autres avocats clés
Manoj Bandara; Deshan Hewavithana; Chathurika Rupasinghe Soyza; Rajni Weeraarachchi; Kasun Chamara; Nathaya Nanayakkara