Trademark Registration Services in Pakistan

Trademark registration is the legal process of protecting your brand name, logo, or slogan through the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan under the Trademarks Ordinance, 2001. A registered trademark gives you exclusive rights to use your mark in Pakistan and the legal standing to take action against infringers.

The IPO Pakistan trademark registration process typically takes 18 to 24 months from filing to certificate, assuming no objections or oppositions. The initial TM-1 application and acknowledgment is processed within 10 to 21 days. Cases with objections or oppositions may take up to 36 months.

IPO Pakistan government fees include: TM-55 search fee PKR 1,000 per class, TM-1 application fee PKR 3,000 per class, and final registration fee PKR 9,000 per class. TaxAccountant.pk charges PKR 55,000 as a service fee (excluding these government charges) for a single-class trademark application.

The NICE Classification divides goods and services into 45 classes (Classes 1-34 for goods, Classes 35-45 for services). You must register your trademark in the specific class(es) that cover your products or services. For example, Class 25 covers clothing, Class 35 covers retail services, and Class 41 covers education services. Registering in the wrong class leaves your brand unprotected.

A registered trademark in Pakistan is valid for 10 years from the date of filing. It can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods by paying the IPO renewal fee of approximately PKR 10,000. Renewal must be filed before the expiry date to avoid lapse.

Yes. IPO Pakistan accepts trademark applications through its online portal. TaxAccountant.pk handles the complete online filing process — you simply provide your CNIC or company documents, brand files, and signed Power of Attorney. No office visit is required.

If IPO issues a show cause notice or examination objection, you must file a written response within the given time to defend your application. TaxAccountant.pk prepares and submits professional objection responses to resolve IPO queries and keep your application moving toward registration.

After IPO Pakistan accepts your trademark, it is published in the Trademarks Journal for a 2-month public opposition period. During this time, third parties can file an opposition if they believe your mark conflicts with theirs. TaxAccountant.pk monitors this period and responds to any opposition filed against your mark.

Yes. Foreign companies and individuals can register trademarks in Pakistan through a local agent with a notarised Power of Attorney. Pakistan is also a member of the Madrid Protocol — international trademark holders can extend protection to Pakistan through WIPO’s Madrid System.

Yes. TaxAccountant.pk provides trademark registration services in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and all 13 major cities across Pakistan. IPO Pakistan has offices in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar. All services are available fully online.