Intellectual Property

At KNJ Associates, protecting your ideas, brands, and innovations lies at the core of our practice. We provide end-to-end intellectual property support—from strategic IP portfolio management to enforcement and litigation—ensuring that your rights are effectively secured, managed, and defended.

Through our strong network of trusted overseas attorneys, we offer seamless international coverage, enabling our clients to obtain consistent, high-quality IP protection across multiple jurisdictions.

Our Trademark Monitoring Service is highly regarded for its reliability and precision, providing continuous surveillance of local and international markets to detect potentially conflicting or imitating marks.

Intellectual Property Protection

• Trademarks
• Patents
• Industrial Designs
• Copyrights

IP Portfolio Management

• Brand and trademark clearance searches
• Filing and registration (local and international)
• Renewals and maintenance
• Comprehensive IP audits

Commercial Drafting & Advisory

• Sale and purchase agreements
• Licensing, supply, and distribution arrangements
• Franchising agreements
• Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
• Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Enforcement & Dispute Resolution

• IP disputes and infringement proceedings
• Negotiation and alternative dispute resolution
• Anti-counterfeiting measures and border control actions
• Local and cross-border enforcement

Employment Law

Our Labour and Employment team advises on all aspects of employment law, from recruitment and disciplinary processes to retrenchments and compliance.

We support clients during periods of growth, restructuring, and cross-border operations, ensuring alignment with labour regulations.

Our Core Services Include:

• Recruitment, termination, and superannuation benefits
  Strategic advice on hiring, dismissals, severance, gratuity, EPF/ETF compliance, and workforce best practices.
• Employment contracts and legal documentation
  Drafting and reviewing contracts, confidentiality agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, and HR policies.
• Employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions
  Due diligence on labour risks, employee transfers, restructuring, and post-acquisition integration.

We pride ourselves on delivering clear, solution-oriented advice that balances legal compliance with commercial realities — because effective employment law is not just about avoiding disputes, but about building stronger workplaces.

Commercial Law

Our Commercial Law practice delivers comprehensive, business-focused legal advisory services to both local and international companies operating in Sri Lanka.

We partner with our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their commercial activities — from establishment and growth to restructuring, transactions, and dispute resolution.

By combining legal precision with a deep understanding of Sri Lanka’s regulatory, economic, and business landscape, we help businesses make informed decisions with confidence.

Our Core Services Include:

• Corporate formation, restructuring, and governance
• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Commercial agreements
• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions
• Foreign investment advisory
• Commercial dispute resolution and arbitration
• Banking and finance documentation