Dear IP agents and all others,

We are pleased to inform that from 4th January 2021 onwards, NIPO will accept requests of IP Agents/ general public to visit NIPO, for word/logo search (Public Search). Only by, a prior appointment,

please call us on

Hotline Trademark - 0112 688 927 or 0112 689 368 (Ext.200). 

Patent – 0112688936 or 0112 689 368 (Ext.208).

When you are visiting NIPO, kindly note to follow all precautionary measures specified by the Ministry of Health to prevent the spread of Covid-19 virus.

(Wearing a face mask is essential.Maintain at least 1-meter physical distance with persons at all times)

We appreciate the cooperation extended by the IP agents and other applicants during these challenging circumstances by filling online applications/ payments/ documents adhering to the instructions given in the NIPO website. Currently, we are in the process of issuing application numbers for the applications and sending acknowledgment letters for the documents received online during the period of closure of NIPO for the public due to the recent lockdown in Colombo 10 area.

In view of continuing the health restrictions imposed by the Government to contain further spread of Covid-19 pandemic, the current online filing system that we have introduced during the 2020 will continue until further notice. Please note that if you are unable to submit the scanned copy of the payment slip and the related documents via email, NIPO is unable to allocate an application number acknowledging good receipt of the application.

Your cooperation in this regard is highly appreciated.

Together with the NIPO staff, I wish you all a safe, healthy and a prosperous year 2021.

Geethanjali R. Ranawaka
Director General of Intellectual Property

04th January 2021