2. Appointment and powers of the Director-General

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(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.

(3)

The Director-General shall comply with the general policy of the government with respect to subject of intellectual property and with any general or special directions issued by the Minister in relation to such policy.

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