What is use requirement after trademark registration in Sri Lanka? What actions could be considered as use of trademark in Sri Lanka? Could we stop validity of trademark registration certificate based on non-use for a period of time? How many years of non-use?
The trademark is required to be used for five consecutive years immediately preceding the cancellation application has been filed. The amounts of goods/services bearing the trademark is not defined.
What are required documents for renewal trademark in Sri Lanka? Is grace period after renewal date allowed?
The grace period is 06 months from the expire date of the trademark registration. The request for renewal of a trademark is required for renewing a trademark in Sri Lanka.
Is cancellation of trademark registration in Sri Lanka available? What is the foundations for such cancellation?
The cancellation of the registered trademark in Sri Lanka is available in case the protected trademark is confusingly similar with the well-known trademark, the registered trademark has not been used within five consecutive years after the registration date or the registered trademark is devoid of the distinctive character such as similar or identical with the earlier protected trademark
Is customs record of trademark registration available in Sri Lanka?
The trademark registration may be recorded on customs data, but it is not automatically mechanism. The owner of Trademark must file the request to Customs authority of Sri Lanka for assistance with enforcement of trademarks