Leading Adviser Awards 2020

Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2020 131 126 Acquisition International - Issue 1 2021 Oct20922 Peerless Expertise in the Civil Law Sphere n more recent decades, Julius and Creasy has endeavored to showcase its considerable abilities in the intellectual property sphere, though it remains a leviathan indeed in the greater legal industry. Its history acts as testament to the team’s ever evolving abilities, with successful cases being made across all fields and sectors. Its clients, mostly high-profile businesses, have come to expect a consistently fantastic service from Julius and Creasy – a service that it can certainly deliver, year after year. Case after case. Working in both contentious and non-contentious matters, the firm has filed an immense number of trademark applications for overseas and domestic clients alike, with experience in filing to specific national and market-based criteria. When it comes to serving domestic clients, Julius and Creasy has become the de-facto firm for all businesses looking to register overseas trademarks – specifically when it comes to large exporters looking to move into a new international market. “In contentious matters we represent clients both at the National Intellectual Property Office in opposition proceedings and in infringement proceedings before Courts.” I Founded in 1879, Julius and Creasy is one of the oldest civil law firms continue to operate in Sri Lanka. Utilising a strong core ethos and the highest professional principles, the firm has become one of the country’s finest. Here, we take a closer look at the firm to see how it has nurtured it peerless reputation on a landscape so defined by excellence and achievement. But the firm’s expertise goes beyond trademarks – as notoriously complex as those can be – and into the realm of patents. In this area, they have cultivated a substantial portfolio. “A large part of this portfolio is related to PCT applications filed in Sri Lanka, though we also file a number of design applications for overseas clients in Sri Lanka and for Sri Lankan clients overseas through our associates in various countries”. By all regards, the firm has been eager to delve further into patents and have made steps to train staff in patent drafting for a host of clients. Ultimately, Julius and Creasy’s history and recent developments can be defined by constant improvement and adaptation. With its wealth of experience and long-established history, it is easy to see how the firm has secured its position in the market as a pacesetter in the legal industry, with unparalleled expertise in its areas of operation. Julius and Creasy is comprised of: Mrs. Anomi Wanigasekera , holder of LL.M (Wales) and Diplomas in Intellectual Property Law, International Trade Law, Banking and Insurance Law of Institute of Advanced Legal Studies of the Incorporated Council of Legal Education is in charge of the Intellectual Property Division of our firm. Ms. Sandamali Kottachchi , holder of LL.B (Colombo), LL.M (Colombo), Master of Arts – International Relations, Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Science and Diploma in Computer System Design is a Senior professional associate. Ms Sayo Adachi , holder of LL.B (London). Ms Charuni Hewage , holder of LL.B (London), , B.A. (University of Kelaniya) Ms Janaki Wanninayake , holder of B.Sc. Special (Honours) in IT (SLIIT) are professional Associates of the Intellectual Property Group. Address: No. 371, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka Tel: +94 11 2422 601-5 , +94 11 2421 056 Fax: 94 11 24466 663, +94 11 2435 451 Email: [email protected] Website: www.juliusandcreasy.com L ading Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year, Sri Lanka