Secure exclusive 20-year rights to your invention with patent registration through the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan under the Patents Ordinance, 2000. TaxAccountant.pk handles your complete patent application — from prior-art search and specification drafting to grant of the patent certificate.
⚠️ Pakistan Uses a First-to-File Patent System — Whoever files first secures the rights. Delaying your patent application risks losing your invention to someone else.
A patent is a grant of exclusive rights for an invention through the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO Pakistan) under the Patents Ordinance, 2000. Registration gives the inventor the sole right to make, use, sell, or license the invention in Pakistan for 20 years from the filing date. To be patentable, an invention must be new (novel), involve an inventive step, and be capable of industrial application. Pakistan operates a first-to-file system, so timely filing is critical. TaxAccountant.pk manages the full process — prior-art search, specification and claims drafting, IPO filing, examination, and grant.
Pakistan is first-to-file — if a competitor files a similar invention before you, you lose the patent rights permanently.
Weak or vague claims leave loopholes that competitors exploit — professional specification drafting is essential.
Filing without a prior-art search wastes fees — if your invention already exists in the state of the art, it cannot be patented.
IPO examines for novelty, inventive step, and industrial application — applications that fail these tests are rejected.
After publication, anyone can oppose your patent within 3 months — expert response is critical to secure the grant.
A granted patent lapses if annual renewal fees (annuities) are not paid — losing your 20-year protection.
Any inventor, business, or institution that has developed a new product, process, or technology should register a patent with IPO Pakistan to secure exclusive commercial rights.
Prior-art search through IPO Pakistan to assess the novelty of your invention before filing and avoid wasted fees.
Professional drafting of the patent specification, claims, and abstract to maximise the scope of your protection.
Complete filing of provisional or complete patent applications with IPO Pakistan, including all forms and government fees.
Response to IPO examination reports and third-party oppositions to keep your application moving toward grant.
Tracking and payment of annual renewal fees to keep your granted patent in force for the full 20-year term.
We conduct a patent search through IPO Pakistan to confirm your invention is novel and assess its patentability against existing art.
Our experts draft the complete patent specification, claims, abstract, and technical drawings to define and protect your invention.
We file your application with the IPO Pakistan Patent Office, appoint a registered patent agent, and submit the government fee.
We handle examination reports, the publication and opposition period, and secure the grant — delivering your patent certificate.
IPO-registered consultants managing your patent application from prior-art search to grant with full legal compliance.
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A granted patent gives you the sole right to make, use, sell, and license your invention in Pakistan for 20 years.
A registered patent lets you take legal action in court against anyone copying or imitating your invention.
Your patent is a tradable asset — it can be licensed for royalties, sold, or used to attract investment.
Patents signal genuine innovation, increasing business valuation and confidence among investors and partners.
Filing early secures your priority date under Pakistan first-to-file system — protecting you against later applicants.
A Pakistan filing establishes a priority date for international patent applications under the Paris Convention.
Patent registration is the process of obtaining exclusive legal rights for an invention through the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan under the Patents Ordinance, 2000. A granted patent gives the inventor the sole right to make, use, sell, or license the invention in Pakistan for 20 years from the filing date.
To be patentable, an invention must be new (novel), involve an inventive step, and be capable of industrial application. This covers new products, processes, machines, pharmaceutical formulations, and technical methods. Discoveries, abstract ideas, and inventions contrary to public order or morality cannot be patented.
A registered patent in Pakistan is protected for 20 years from the filing date under the Patents Ordinance, 2000. To keep the patent in force, annual renewal fees (annuities) must be paid — typically starting from the fifth year. A six-month grace period with a penalty is allowed for late payment.
Pakistan operates a first-to-file patent system, meaning patent rights are granted to the first person to file a valid application for an invention — not necessarily the first to invent it. This makes timely filing critical, as a delay could allow someone else to secure the rights to a similar invention.
Our professional fee for patent registration starts from Rs. 165,000, excluding government (IPO) fees. These are our service fees only and exclude government or authority fees. The final quote depends on your documents and case, so message us on WhatsApp for an exact price.
Patent registration is the most detailed IP process. After filing, the application undergoes examination for novelty and inventive step, followed by publication and a 3-month opposition period before grant. The full process commonly takes two to four years depending on examination and any objections or oppositions.
You need: a complete patent specification (description, claims, and abstract), technical drawings or diagrams, CNIC of the inventor, a Power of Attorney appointing a registered patent agent, and an assignment deed if the applicant differs from the inventor. Priority documents are needed if claiming priority from a foreign filing.
A prior-art search (Form P-27) checks whether your invention already exists in the state of the art. Filing without a search risks rejection and wasted fees if a similar invention is already disclosed. The search also helps draft stronger claims around what is genuinely new in your invention.
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can register patents in Pakistan but must appoint a registered patent agent or attorney to file on their behalf. Foreign applicants can also claim priority from an earlier application filed abroad under the Paris Convention, provided it is filed within the priority period.
Yes. TaxAccountant.pk provides patent registration services in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and all 13 major cities across Pakistan. The IPO Patent Office is based in Karachi, and our service is available fully online nationwide.
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