Sris Sriskandarajah
Sris Sriskandarajah — known professionally as Mr. Sris — is the Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997. Mr. Sris is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. His practice encompasses cross-border brand and entity matters, assisting businesses and individuals whose legal needs span the United States and Peru. For clients with trademark registration, brand protection, licensing, or business formation interests that involve both US and Peruvian law, Mr. Sris provides US-side counsel while coordinating with Peru-admitted Of Counsel attorneys — including Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel for Peru matters at the firm. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not currently operate a location in Peru; matters requiring Peruvian-law representation are handled through Peru-admitted Of Counsel. For a consultation on cross-border brand and entity matters involving Peru, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Cross-Border Brand and Entity Practice — United States and Peru
Cross-border brand and entity practice protects intellectual property and structures business organizations when legal interests extend across US and Peruvian jurisdictions. For US-Peru matters, this practice area commonly involves US trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Peruvian brand registration with the Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (INDECOPI), cross-border licensing and franchise agreements, and the formation of US entities — such as limited liability companies or corporations — for Peruvian entrepreneurs entering the US market. It also covers the formation of Peruvian subsidiaries or branch operations for US companies expanding into Peru.
Peru operates under a civil-law system rooted in the Peruvian Civil Code of 1984. Brand registration in Peru follows Decision 486 of the Andean Community, which establishes a common intellectual-property regime for member states including Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. This framework differs materially from the Lanham Act regime administered by the USPTO in the United States. Mr. Sris handles US-side trademark prosecution, entity formation, and transactional drafting, while Peru-admitted Of Counsel address the Peruvian-law components of the matter — including INDECOPI filings, Peruvian corporate registrations, and Andean Community compliance questions. The two sides collaborate as needed while maintaining strict jurisdictional separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cross-border brand and entity practice?
Cross-border brand and entity practice addresses trademark protection, business formation, and commercial transactions when legal interests span more than one country — here, the United States and Peru. The practice covers US trademark registration with the USPTO, Peruvian brand registration with INDECOPI, international licensing and distribution agreements, US entity formation for Peruvian nationals, Peruvian subsidiary formation for US companies, and ongoing compliance with both US and Peruvian regulatory frameworks. Because US and Peruvian intellectual-property and corporate laws differ in structure and procedure — the US follows a common-law trademark regime under the Lanham Act, while Peru follows the civil-law Andean Community system under Decision 486 — coordinating counsel in both jurisdictions helps ensure that filings and agreements are valid and enforceable on both sides of the border. For guidance on your specific cross-border situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Is Mr. Sriskandarajah admitted to practice law in Peru?
No. Mr. Sriskandarajah is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York only. He is not admitted to practice law in Peru. Matters requiring Peruvian-law representation — such as INDECOPI brand registrations, Peruvian corporate filings, or litigation before Peruvian courts — are handled through Peru-admitted Of Counsel attorneys who collaborate with the firm. Mr. Sriskandarajah provides US-side counsel on the US-law components of cross-border brand and entity matters, including USPTO trademark applications, US entity formation, and US transactional drafting. This division of responsibility ensures that each jurisdiction’s legal work is performed by an attorney admitted in that jurisdiction, consistent with applicable rules governing unauthorized practice of law. To discuss the details of your international matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
How do I register a trademark in both the United States and Peru?
Trademark registration in the United States and Peru requires two separate applications filed with two different intellectual-property offices — the USPTO for US protection and INDECOPI for Peruvian protection. A US trademark registration issued by the USPTO under the Lanham Act does not automatically confer trademark rights in Peru, and a Peruvian brand registration from INDECOPI under Andean Community Decision 486 does not confer rights in the United States. Each application follows its own examination process, classification system, and opposition procedure. The firm assists clients with the US-side application — preparing and prosecuting the USPTO filing — while Peru-admitted Of Counsel handle the INDECOPI filing, including classification under the Niza Classification, examination responses, and any oppositions filed by third parties in Peru. For a consultation on cross-border counsel, reach Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel network at (888) 437-7747.
Can a Peruvian citizen or business form a company in the United States?
Yes. A Peruvian citizen or business may form a US company — such as a Virginia LLC or a Delaware corporation — and does not need US citizenship or residency to do so. The formation process involves selecting an appropriate entity type, preparing and filing formation documents with the relevant state authority, obtaining a federal Employer Identification Number from the IRS, and establishing a registered agent for service of process within the state of formation. Additional considerations arise for Peruvian owners, including US tax classification elections, the treatment of US-source income under the US-Peru bilateral tax framework, and any applicable reporting requirements. Mr. Sris handles the US entity formation and compliance work, while Peru-admitted Of Counsel advise on Peruvian-side implications of the US entity’s ownership structure. For guidance on forming a US entity as a Peruvian national or business, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have a location in Peru?
No. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a physical location in Peru. The firm’s principal location is in Virginia, with additional US locations in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York — all by appointment only. The firm also maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia. For Peru-related matters, the firm collaborates with Peru-admitted Of Counsel attorneys — including Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. This of-counsel arrangement allows the firm to coordinate US and Peruvian legal services without maintaining a Peru location. For guidance on your specific cross-border situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What is the Andean Community’s role in Peruvian brand protection?
The Andean Community establishes a common intellectual-property regime for its member states — including Peru — through Decision 486, which governs trademark and brand registration standards across the region. Decision 486 sets uniform rules for trademark eligibility, registration procedures, opposition mechanisms, and enforcement that apply in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. A brand registered in Peru under the Decision 486 framework is protected within Peruvian territory; separate registrations are required in other Andean Community member states. The USPTO system in the United States operates independently under the Lanham Act and does not recognize Andean Community registrations. For clients with brands operating in both the US and Andean markets, coordinating protection under both systems requires counsel familiar with each regime. For guidance on brand protection across US and Andean Community jurisdictions, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What types of business entities can be formed for US-Peru operations?
Common structures for US-Peru business operations include US limited liability companies and corporations for US-side operations, and Peruvian Sociedades Anónimas or Sociedades Comerciales de Responsabilidad Limitada for Peru-side operations. The appropriate structure depends on the business’s objectives, ownership, tax position, and operational footprint in each country. A Peruvian entrepreneur entering the US market may form a Virginia LLC for operational flexibility, while a US company expanding into Peru may establish a Peruvian subsidiary — typically a Sociedad Anónima Cerrada — registered with the Superintendencia Nacional de los Registros Públicos. Each structure carries distinct formation requirements, governance obligations, and tax treatment under the respective country’s laws. Mr. Sris advises on US entity selection and formation; Peru-admitted Of Counsel advise on the Peruvian entity structure. For guidance on entity structuring, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What should I prepare before a consultation about a cross-border brand or entity matter involving Peru?
Before a consultation, gather any existing trademark registrations or applications from either the US or Peru, the names and jurisdictions of any business entities already formed, a description of your brand or business activities in each country, and any correspondence from USPTO, INDECOPI, or other government offices. If you have existing licensing agreements, franchise documents, or distribution contracts that cross the US-Peru border, bring those as well. If your matter involves a dispute — such as a trademark opposition or a corporate governance issue — bring any filings, notices, or correspondence from the opposing party or the relevant administrative body. Organizing these materials before the consultation allows Mr. Sris and the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel to assess the US-law and Peruvian-law dimensions of your matter efficiently. For a consultation on cross-border brand and entity matters, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
About Mr. Sriskandarajah and Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.
Mr. Sriskandarajah — Mr. Sris — founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. His practice spans multiple areas of US law, including cross-border brand and entity matters for clients whose business interests involve the United States and Peru. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova). Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm with an international clientele and a foreign-jurisdiction Of Counsel network. The firm collaborates with Peru-admitted Of Counsel — including Martín Mayandía — on matters involving Peruvian law, while Mr. Sris and other US-admitted attorneys at the firm handle the US-law components. All firm locations are by appointment only. To discuss your cross-border brand or entity matter, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
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About the Author: Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq. — Mr. Sris — is the Owner 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.