Host:

Michele Katz

Founding Partner

Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA

Guest: Anomi Wanigasekera

Senior Partner & Head of the Intellectual Property Division

Julius & Creasy, Sri Lanka

We are delighted to continue Season 5 of the Women’s IP World Podcast with Episode 4, featuring an engaging conversation with Anomi Wanigasekera, Senior Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Division at Julius & Creasy, Sri Lanka. Anomi joins our host, Michele Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP, to discuss the evolution of intellectual property practice in Sri Lanka and the firm’s remarkable legacy as one of the country’s full-service law firms, founded in 1879.

In this episode, Anomi reflects on her four-decade career in intellectual property, including her journey as a long-standing member of Julius & Creasy and the transformation of IP from a largely undeveloped legal subject into a specialised and globally connected practice area. She shares insights into the firm’s history, its role in shaping IP protection in Sri Lanka, and the changing landscape of IP education and professional development for future generations.

A central focus of the discussion is Anomi’s featured article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, which provides an overview of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act. She explains the objectives of the legislation, its role in addressing cybercrime, misinformation, and harmful online content, and the regulatory powers of the Online Safety Commission, while also addressing key concerns and criticisms surrounding freedom of expression and enforcement in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Click here to read Anomi's full article.

Tune in now to explore how Sri Lanka is approaching online safety and digital regulation, and to hear Anomi’s perspective on balancing a long and demanding legal career with personal well-being.

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