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Trademark
Trade Mark Registration
Trademark is a visible sign that is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of different enterprises. A trademark relates to goods whereas a service mark relates to services.
Trademark may consist of a word(s), a symbol(s), a device(s), letters, numerals, a name, surname or geographical name, a combination or arrangement of colors and shapes of goods or containers etc. A mark should be a visible and a distinctive sign and it should always be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of different enterprises.
- How to Register
- If Application Rejected
- Acceptance of the Mark for Publication
- Opposition After Publication
- Paying for the Registration Fee
- How We Can Help You
The applicant or the IP agent must file an application.
The process starts with a mark examination at the IP office or filling of the trademark application.
Once the application has been evaluated , examined and accepted by the NIPO office , it will call for publication.
If there is no objection from the public after 3 months , the NIPO office will call for the registration fee for certification.
The process starts with a mark examination at the IP office or filling of the trademark application.
Once the application has been evaluated , examined and accepted by the NIPO office , it will call for publication.
If there is no objection from the public after 3 months , the NIPO office will call for the registration fee for certification.
If the NIPO Office refuses it, applicants/IP agents can make submissions against the decision or ask for a hearing within one month from the date of refusal.
If it is still refused, the decision can be challenged in the Court (The Commercial High Court of Colombo).
If it is still refused, the decision can be challenged in the Court (The Commercial High Court of Colombo).
A mark is first accepted for the publication in the Gazette. A period of 3 months is given to the public to file opposition after the publication.
If there is any opposition, the NIPO Office will send the applicant a copy of the same. Thereafter the applicant is required to forward observations against the grounds of opposition. NIPO Office will conduct an inquiry if necessary into the opposition with the participation of the applicant and the opponent. After the inquiry, the mark may get registered or refused.
If it is refused, applicants can challenge the decision in the Court (The Commercial High Court of Colombo).
If it is refused, applicants can challenge the decision in the Court (The Commercial High Court of Colombo).
If it is accepted, the registration will be proceeded with upon the payment of the registration fee by the applicant or the Agent
We are a registered Intellectual Property (IP) Agent and we do Drafting and Filling of the applications. Further we advise and follow up the registration work.
Trademark Price
Price for the First step
| Item | Per Class (LKR) | Individual Applicant (LKR) | Company as an Applicant (LKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation Fee (Intellectual Property) | - | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Trademark Search Government Charges | Select a number from 1-45 | 130 | 130 |
| Trademark Search Agency Fee Charges for the agency for the search procedures |
For 1 Additional 12000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Trademark Application Fee Government Charges |
Select a number From 1-45 | 1,750 | 3,900 |
| Trademark Registration Agency Fee Power of Attorney Appointment, Retaining Fee for IP Agent Stationary Cost, File Management |
1 st Mark Additional marks 12,000 |
12,500 | 12,500 |
Price for the second Step
| Item | Per Class (LKR) | Individual Applicant (LKR) | Company as an Applicant (LKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publication Fee Gov | Select a number From 1-45 |
Average 2024 | 4028 |
| Registration Fee | - | 1,700 | 3,950 |
| Trademark Registration Agency Fee | - | 12,500 | 12,500 |
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