Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 1 [Certified on 12th November, 2003] L.D.—O. 54/2002. AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LAW RELATING TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND FOR AN EFFICIENT PROCEDURE FOR THE REGISTRATION, CONTROL AND ADMINISTRATION THERE OF ; TO AMEND THE CUSTOMS ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 235) AND THE HIGH COURT OF THE PROVINCES (SPECIAL) PROVISIONS ACT, NO. 10 OF 1996 ; AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO BE it enacted by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as follows :— 1. This Act may be cited as the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003. Short title. PART I ADMINISTRATION 2. (1) There shall be a person to be or to act as the Director-General of Intellectual Property of Sri Lanka (hereinafter referred to as the “Director-General”). (2) The Director-General shall— (a) be vested with the power of implementation of the provisions of this Act, the control and superintendence of the registration and administration of Industrial Designs, Patents, Marks and of any other matter as provided by the Act, and the supervision and control of all persons appointed for, or engaged in, the implementation of the provisions of this Act ; and (b) take all necessary steps to promote and encourage national awareness of the subject of Intellectual Property including copyright and related rights by organisation of exhibitions, contests, seminars and publications and by promoting and encouraging the establishment and proper functioning of organisations or societies to protect and administer copyright and related rights under Part II of the Act. 2—H 18510— 10,650 (2003/05) Appointment and powers of the Director-General.