SRIS attorneys
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 with locations in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and a Pereira, Colombia location facilitating Latin American liaison work. SRIS attorneys represent international clients in business-related US legal matters, including trademark registration, corporate entity formation, and brand protection across borders. For Peruvian businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to enter the US market, the firm offers substantive guidance on US brand-and-entity law through Mr. Sris, a US-admitted attorney, and coordinates with Peruvian-admitted Of Counsel where Peruvian law is involved. Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters, is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted to any US state bar. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What SRIS Attorneys Handle in Brand and Entity Matters
Brand and entity work at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. centers on the US side of cross-border business ventures. For clients in Peru or elsewhere, SRIS attorneys prepare and file US trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), conduct clearance searches, respond to office actions, and advise on enforcement of US trademark rights. The firm also forms US corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships, handling registered agent service, operating agreements, and federal employer identification number (EIN) applications. Every engagement begins with a review of the client’s international branding strategy to ensure US filings align with existing Peruvian or other national registrations. Where a Peruvian trademark or corporate registration needs attention, the firm coordinates with Peruvian-admitted counsel so that the client receives cohesive coverage across both jurisdictions.
Because cross-border brand development involves distinct legal systems, SRIS attorneys apply the principle that US-law advice comes from US-admitted counsel, while Peruvian-law advice comes from Peruvian-admitted counsel. This division is essential for unauthorized-practice-of-law compliance and for the substantive reliability of each jurisdiction’s advice. For business owners accustomed to the Peruvian civil-law system, the US common-law trademark framework—with its priority based on use in commerce rather than registration date—can present new strategic considerations. SRIS attorneys explain the differences and help clients build a portfolio that meets USPTO requirements while respecting existing Peruvian registrations.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Work with Peruvian Brand & Entity Needs
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He has practiced since 1997 and testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova). On US-substantive matters—such as filing a US trademark, forming a Delaware LLC for a Peruvian tech startup, or negotiating a US distribution agreement—Mr. Sris serves as the responsible attorney of record. His role is to provide the US-legal strategy, draft the relevant instruments, and interface with the applicable US agencies and courts.
When the client’s situation calls for Peruvian-law analysis—e.g., registering the same trademark with the Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (Indecopi), or structuring a Peruvian sociedad anónima—the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted to any US state bar. His collaboration with SRIS is strictly advisory on Peruvian law and does not constitute the unauthorized practice of law in any US jurisdiction. Mr. Sriskandarajah and Mr. Mayandía coordinate to ensure the US and Peruvian components of a client’s brand and entity structure work together without conflict, but each attorney remains solely responsible for the legal advice within his own licensing jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SRIS provide legal representation in Peru for trademark registration?
The firm does not provide legal representation under Peruvian law. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm; its attorneys are not admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima. For Peruvian trademark filings before Indecopi, clients must engage Peruvian-admitted counsel. The firm can coordinate with Martín Mayandía or another Peruvian-admitted attorney to handle the Peruvian side while SRIS handles the US side. Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 to discuss a cross-border brand strategy that includes both jurisdictions.
Can SRIS help me form a US company if I am a Peruvian citizen?
Yes. SRIS attorneys regularly assist Peruvian entrepreneurs and businesses with forming US entities, such as LLCs in Delaware or C-corporations in Virginia. The firm prepares the articles of organization or incorporation, operating agreements, EIN applications, and any required franchise-tax or registered-agent filings. Because the work involves US law only, Mr. Sris or another US-admitted attorney leads the engagement. Passport, address, and source-of-funds information is required for new entities under US federal law, and SRIS provides guidance on those requirements. For questions about Peruvian corporate law that may affect the US structure, the firm can coordinate with Peruvian counsel.
How does SRIS handle a trademark dispute that spans Peru and the United States?
For a cross-border trademark conflict, SRIS attorneys first identify which jurisdiction’s trademark rights are at issue and which forum is appropriate. The US-side work—such as opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) or litigation in federal district court—is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney. If the dispute also involves an Indecopi cancellation action or a Peruvian court proceeding, the firm collaborates with a Peruvian-admitted attorney who handles that aspect under Peruvian law. This dual-admission model respects each jurisdiction’s licensure requirements while giving the client a single point of coordination.
What should I bring to an initial consultation with SRIS about US brand registration?
Clients interested in US trademark protection from Peru typically benefit from providing a description of the brand name and logo, a list of goods or services offered, evidence of use in the US (if any), and information about any existing Peruvian or other foreign registrations. If a US entity is also being formed, a clear plan for the entity’s ownership, management, and intended US activities is helpful. The initial consultation with Mr. Sris is by appointment and will cover US eligibility, filing strategy, and the estimated timeframe. To schedule, call (888) 437-7747.
Does SRIS handle US work visas for Peruvian brand managers or owners?
While the firm’s primary practice for this page is brand and entity law, SRIS attorneys do assist with business-related US immigration matters, including E-1 treaty trader, E-2 treaty investor, and L-1 intracompany transferee visa categories for Peruvian nationals. These visas often accompany a US company formation or brand expansion. The immigration work is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney. For client convenience, the firm can coordinate with Peruvian tax advisors to ensure that the entity structure also aligns with the visa requirements. Call (888) 437-7747 for more information.
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Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. attorneys are admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm collaborates with foreign-jurisdiction Of Counsel attorneys on matters involving foreign law. No attorney in the firm or its Of Counsel network practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted.
Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq. is the principal attorney and founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Mr. Sriskandarajah has prepared this information as part of SRIS’s knowledge resource on Peruvian law and related topics. SRIS coordinates cross-border matters through a network of Of Counsel attorneys. As SRIS expands its Of Counsel presence into Peru, matters requiring representation under Peruvian law will be handled through an attorney admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL). Until SRIS engages Of Counsel in Peru, this page is offered as general legal information by a US-admitted attorney — it is not legal advice and is not legal representation under Peruvian law.