Tropical Herbs Pvt Ltd and Two Others v. Link Natural Products Ltd. (Case No. 1) – SLR – 141, Vol 3 of 2001 – sllr 2001 volume 3 page 141

In the case between Tropical Herbs Pvt Ltd (and two others) and Link Natural Products Ltd (and additional parties), the court addressed the issue of proper jurisdiction in an action concerning allegations of unfair competition and misuse of proprietary technology in relation to Ayurvedic pharmaceutical products. It was held that, under the High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996 and the Code of Intellectual Property Act, the District Court of Colombo lacked jurisdiction, as the proper forum was determined to be the nominated High Court. The holding reaffirmed the principle that statutory provisions governing intellectual property disputes and the place of commission of alleged acts dictate jurisdictional competence. This decision relied on the interpretation of the relevant stat