The National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka (NIPO)

The National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka (NIPO), established under the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003, is the primary authority responsible for administering the country’s intellectual property system. Originally founded on January 1, 1982, under the Code of Intellectual Property Act No. 52 of 1979, NIPO’s mission is to foster an environment conducive to innovation, creativity, investment, and entrepreneurship.

Main Registrations and Services:

• Trademarks: NIPO registers visible signs capable of distinguishing goods or services, ensuring brand protection for businesses.
• Patents: The office grants patents to protect inventions, providing inventors with exclusive rights to their creations.
• Industrial Designs: NIPO registers the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of products, safeguarding the unique visual design of items.
• Copyrights: The office administers rights related to literary and artistic works, ensuring creators can control and benefit from their creations.

Contact Information:

• Address: 3rd Floor, “Samagam Medura”, No. 400, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.
• General Telephone: +94 112 689 368
• Fax: +94 112 689 367
• Email: nipos@sltnet.lk

For specific inquiries:

• Trademark Branch: +94 112 689 368 (Ext: 222, 214)
• Patent & Industrial Designs Branch: +94 112 688 936, +94 112 669 178

For more detailed contact information, including direct lines to specific divisions and officers, please visit NIPO’s official contact page.

NIPO plays a crucial role in promoting awareness and effective use of intellectual property rights in Sri Lanka, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic and cultural development.