AI Issue 8 2017

68 Acquisition International - August 2017 Julius and Creasy is one of the oldest civil law firms in Sri Lanka, founded in 1879. As the exclusive Leading Trademark and Copyright Litigator of the Year - Sri Lanka award winner, we invited the firm’s partner, Anomi Wanigasekera to tell us more about their innovative legal and business solutions. ulius and Creasy is one of the oldest civil law firms in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1879, the firm has established itself on a rich tradition and the highest professional principles possible. Julius and Creasy’s wealth of expertise and experience, in a wide range of specialist law fields, has enables it to offer innovative legal and business solutions to a diverse, sophisticated and high profile clientele. Julius and Creasy serves both multinational firms and Sri Lankan blue chip companies. Our firm, from its inception, has been involved in intellectual property work. We are presently handling over 30,000 files, of which about 10,000 are current, plus intellectual property involves both contentious and non-contentious matters. We file many trademark applications for overseas clients being instructed by our associates in several countries - including UK, European Union, USA, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea. Company: Julius & Creasy Name: (Ms) Anomi Wanigasekera Email: [email protected] Web: www.juliusandcreasy.com Address: No. 41, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1, Sri Lanka Phone: +94 11 2422 601 One of the Oldest Civil Law Firms in Sri Lanka J 1708AI16 One of the Oldest Civil Law Firms in Sri Lanka In contentious matters, we represent clients both at the National Intellectual Property Office in opposition proceedings, as well as in infringement proceedings before courts. Infringement proceedings are instituted in the Commercial High Court and where necessary, criminal proceedings are also instituted in the Magistrate’s Court. Although our practice is largely concerned with trademarks, we have a substantial portfolio of patents as well. A large part of this portfolio is related to PCT applications filed in Sri Lanka. We also file various design applications for overseas clients in Sri Lanka, as well as for Sri Lankan clients overseas, through our associates in various countries. We also advise Sri Lankan and overseas companies on copyright issues, including the reviewing of copyright agreements and advising publishers, both in Sri Lanka and overseas. In summary, the firm specialises in the following areas: • Admiralty and maritime; • Banking and finance; • Capital markets; • Corporate and commercial; • Infrastructure projects and project finance; • Insurance law; • Intellectual property; • IT, media and telecommunications; • Islamic finance; • Labour and employment; • Litigation and arbitration; • Mergers and acquisitions; • Private clients; • Probate and trusts; • Property and construction and; • Taxation. On being recognised as the exclusive Leading Trademark and Copyright Litigator of the Year - Sri Lanka, we feel very proud of this recognition. It means that our clients have a great deal of confidence in the work we do, so they can count upon us to serve their needs. In the future, our intellectual property division will expand, so that we can serve our clients as efficiently as possible.