The firm advises on the registration, protection and enforcement of intellectual property in Pakistan, acting for local businesses and for foreign brand owners protecting their marks in this market.
Enforcement is where most of the value lies. Registration is comparatively straightforward; stopping counterfeit goods and unauthorised use requires litigation, coordinated action with the authorities, and a willingness to move quickly when infringement is found.
What we do
- Trade mark searches, filing and prosecution before IPO-Pakistan
- Oppositions, rectification and cancellation proceedings
- Copyright registration and protection
- Licensing, franchising and assignment agreements
- Infringement and passing-off actions
- Anti-counterfeiting strategy and enforcement raids
- Domain name and online infringement matters
- IP due diligence in corporate transactions
How we work
Matters in this area are handled by senior counsel from first instruction to final order. We give a candid view of the merits at the outset — including where a claim is not worth running — and agree fees before work begins rather than after.
If your matter touches more than one of our practice areas, it will be dealt with by the same team rather than passed between departments.
Common Questions
Intellectual Property: frequently asked
Do I need to register a trade mark in Pakistan if it is registered abroad?
Yes. Trade mark rights are territorial, and a registration elsewhere does not by itself give enforceable rights in Pakistan. Foreign brand owners should file here, and ideally before entering the market rather than after a squatter has filed first.
Enquiries
Discuss a intellectual property matter.
An initial consultation carries no obligation, and we will tell you plainly whether the firm is the right one for the matter.