Online Trademark Registration in Sri Lanka | NIPO Brand Protection
Secure your brand in Sri Lanka. Expert National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) filing, trademark search, and direct national services. Protect your brand today.
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About this service
Trademark Registration confers an exclusive statutory right to the use of a brand name, wordmark, logo, or slogan in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered. Governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and managed by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), registration protects against counterfeiters, establishes nationwide priority, and creates an intangible commercial asset valid for 10 years and perpetually renewable.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Individual, startup, or enterprise
- Distinctive name, logo, or tagline
- Specific Nice classification (Class 1-45)
- Multi-class filing permitted
- Series & collective marks supported
- 10-year statutory validity per renewal
- 50% Govt fee discount for MSME / DPIIT
- Section 9 (absolute grounds) clear
- Section 11 (relative similarity) clear
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Online Trademark Registration in Sri Lanka Statutory Fee | LKR 4,000 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | LKR 4,000 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- 1Power of Attorney notarised (legalisation up to Sri Lankan High Commission not strictly required); bPower of Attorney notarised (legalisation up to Sri Lankan High Commission not strictly required); brand representation (JPEG for device marks); Nice Classification goods/services specification (English accepted - Sri Lanka official language); priority document (if Paris priority claimed); applicant KYC; statutory declaration of entitlement.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: Indian applicant instructs I-Pro to appoint Sri Lankan local agent; POA notar...
Indian applicant instructs I-Pro to appoint Sri Lankan local agent; POA notarised. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: Conduct prior-art clearance search at NIPO Register.
Conduct prior-art clearance search at NIPO Register. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: File separate single-class applications (one per Nice class required) at NIPO.
File separate single-class applications (one per Nice class required) at NIPO. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: Formalities examination → substantive examination for absolute + relative gro...
Formalities examination → substantive examination for absolute + relative grounds (NIPO examines both ex officio). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: Acceptance → publication in NIPO Gazette → 3-month opposition window.
Acceptance → publication in NIPO Gazette → 3-month opposition window. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: If no opposition (or unsuccessful opposition), certificate of registration is...
If no opposition (or unsuccessful opposition), certificate of registration issued; recordal on NIPO Register. - 7Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: Madrid alternative
Madrid alternative: file Form MM2(E) through IP India designating Sri Lanka; WIPO forwards to NIPO; refusal window 18 months.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Form TM-M / TM-R Renewal CGPDTM | TM-R | Every 10 years prior to expiry |
| Statement of Use / User Affidavit Trademark Registry | Rule 25 Affidavit | At filing or upon examiner requisition |
| Response to Examination Report CGPDTM | MIS-R | Within 30 days of examination report issue |
| Form TM-U (Registered User / License) CGPDTM | TM-U | Within 6 months of executing license deed |
| Form TM-P (Change in Name / Address) CGPDTM | TM-P | Promptly upon proprietor corporate change |
TM-RRule 25 AffidavitMIS-RTM-UTM-PPenalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to renew within statutory window | Section 25(3) Trade Marks Act | Surcharge fee + restoration fine up to 1 year |
| Unlawful use of registered symbol (®) | Section 107 Trade Marks Act | Imprisonment up to 3 years and/or statutory fine |
| Failure to reply to examination objection within 30 days | Section 21 / Rule 33 | No extension of time permitted |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Proposing a descriptive or generic brand name (Section 9 objection)Why: Trade Marks Act prohibits registering words that merely describe the product's character or quality (e.g. 'Pure Cold Pressed Oil').Fix: We conduct pre-filing distinctiveness evaluation and suggest distinctive, coined, or arbitrary brand elements.
- 2Filing without a prior phonetic and visual trademark searchWhy: Existing registered or pending marks in the same or related Nice class trigger Section 11 relative grounds objections.Fix: Our IP attorneys run exhaustive phonetic searches on the IP India database across all 45 classes before filing.
- 3Selecting incorrect Nice Class or vague goods specificationWhy: Protection is strictly bounded by the classes filed; incorrect classification leaves your primary offerings unprotected.Fix: We draft precise, legally audited goods and services specifications matching international Nice Classification standards.
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