Umair A R Mughal

Copyright protection in Pakistan is automatic, so do you need to register it? Here’s what registration actually adds and when it’s worth it.

How to renew a design registration in Pakistan by period, or voluntarily cancel one, with IPO-Pakistan’s D-5, D-7 and D-9 forms.

Step-by-step guide to registering an industrial design in Pakistan: eligibility, the D-1 filing process, fees, and protection term.

How patent opposition works in Pakistan: who can oppose, the P-7 and P-8 forms, fees, grounds, and what happens next.

How patent renewal works in Pakistan: the P-12 fee bands by year, and what happens if you miss a renewal deadline.

What qualifies for patent protection in Pakistan, and the specific exclusions under section 7 of the Patents Ordinance 2000.

A step-by-step guide to patenting an invention in Pakistan under the Patents Ordinance 2000 – eligibility, filing forms, fees, and timeline.

Once the trademark application has been accepted for registration, it is then published in the Trade Marks Journal and open for opposition; that is, objections to its registration. Below are the basic procedures that apply for either opposing a trademark application or defending an application as the applicant. Not familiar with the process for filing … Read more

Selling a business, transferring a brand to a new entity or handing a trademark to an heir all require the formal assignment of the registered trademark and recording of changes with IPO-Pakistan. This is essential as without it, the new owner has no enforceable rights against a competing user until it has been done. What … Read more

A registered trademark in Pakistan is only valid for 10 years – this has to be renewed otherwise it will be struck off the Register. Here’s how to renew your trademark in Pakistan, costs, and what to do if you miss the deadline. Need to register your trademark first? See our guide to register a … Read more