The Extent of Sri Lanka’s Unfair Competition Law in Safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights and the Way Forward

Wijayalath W. A. S. P and Rajasinghe W. K
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Wijayalath W. A. S. P: MICLaw (The University of Queensland, Australia-In campus), LLM (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka), Bsc. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka), Legal officer, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Attorney at Law, Notary Public, Company Secretary, Commissioner for Oaths in Sri Lanka.
Rajasinghe W. K: LLM (University of Dundee-In campus), LLB (University of London),State Counsel in Attorney General’s Department, Attorney at Law, Notary Public, Company Secretary, Commissioner for Oaths in SriLanka.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 1087-1092

Abstract: This research examines the scope of Sri Lanka’s unfair competition law in protecting intellectual property rights and offers recommendations to address existing issues for its effective implementation. The legal framework for protection against unfair competition was first introduced through the Code of Intellectual Property Act No. 52 of 1979. Following its commitment as a signatory to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) of 1994, Sri Lanka enacted the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003, ensuring full compliance with TRIPS guidelines. Understanding the scope of unfair competition law in protecting intellectual property rights in Sri Lanka is essential for the effective implementation of the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003. The recommendations presented in this research address the challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s unfair competition law regime.

Date: 2025
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