Laying the Foundations of a Modern Economy

Jacqueline Perera is pioneering a full suite of services in the field of intellectual property (IP) in Sri Lanka, establishing essential foundations for a competitive and innovation-driven economy. 

By protecting intellectual assets, a country fosters a culture of research and development, which in turn enhances the global competitiveness of its companies. This protection attracts foreign investment by signalling a commitment to innovation and respect for international IP rights. For Sri Lanka, developing a robust IP ecosystem—comprising strong legal frameworks and effective enforcement—is essential for integrating its growing services economy, including the ICT and BPO sectors, with the global market. Such an ecosystem would enable faster adoption of new technologies and help Sri Lanka move up the global value chain by allowing local companies to innovate and compete in higher-value markets, while also ensuring the protection of external IPs.

As the founder and Managing Partner of JP Minerva, Jacqueline is deepening Sri Lanka’s IP landscape with a unique blend of legal and scientific expertise. Her firm offers specialized services, including patent analytics, strategic patent filing, and market education, which go beyond traditional IP approaches to drive innovation.

With extensive experience in both the UK and Sri Lanka—including work with global corporations and SMEs—and a degree in Biomedical Sciences, Jacqueline bridges the gap between legal and scientific knowledge, a critical advantage in a field where patent matters are often handled by lawyers with limited technical insight.

Committed to systemic change, Jacqueline actively collaborates with innovation cells at universities to cultivate a new generation of IP professionals and integrate IP more deeply into Sri Lanka’s economic strategy.