Patent Registration and Patent Lawyers in Pakistan

A patent is an exclusive right bestowed upon the creator of a novel and technically advanced invention. To qualify for this protection, an invention must be both technical and functional, demonstrating an inventive step and possessing industrial applicability.

Patent Registration

Securing a patent involves meticulous documentation and filing. We manage the filing and prosecution steps and track every statutory deadline for your application. Once registered, your patent will be publicly accessible, showcasing your innovative prowess.

Patent Litigation

In the dynamic world of patents, disputes may arise. Our legal team handles patent litigation with finesse, addressing issues such as infringement claims, patent revocation, declarations of non-infringement, relief for groundless threats, patent amendment, ownership disputes, and employee compensation matters.

Patent Licensing and Royalty Disputes

Navigating the commercial landscape, we assist in establishing agreements between patent proprietors and third parties. Our expertise extends to handling disputes related to patent licensing and royalty issues.

Patent Renewals and Restoration

A Pakistani patent lasts twenty years from its filing date (section 31, Patents Ordinance 2000), provided the renewal fees are paid. Renewal fees start with the fifth year. We docket and pay them, use the six-month extended period under section 32(2) where a payment is late, and apply for restoration of a lapsed patent within the eighteen months allowed by section 45.

Patent Portfolio and Exploitation Strategies

Crafting a robust patent portfolio is essential for protecting your intellectual assets. Our strategic guidance ensures the effective exploitation of your patents, maximizing their value in the market.

Investigations Involving Patent Strategies

Stay ahead in the competitive landscape by understanding the patent strategies of third parties. Our investigative services provide valuable insights, empowering you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.

Expertise: Our team comprises experienced patent practitioners.

Client-Centric Approach: Your goals are our priority. We tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

Strategic Guidance: Beyond legalities, we provide strategic insights to enhance the value of your patent portfolio.

Embark on the journey of protecting your innovations with Raza & Associates. Contact us to discuss your invention, your filing deadlines and the right route to protection in Pakistan.

Raza & Associates advises inventors, startups, universities, research institutions, businesses and international companies on patent protection in Pakistan. Patent matters are time-sensitive because public disclosure, incomplete documentation or missed filing deadlines can affect the ability to protect an invention.

Our patent services cover preparation and filing of patent applications, provisional and complete specifications, correspondence with the relevant patent authorities, patent renewals, portfolio management and enforcement support. We also assist foreign companies and overseas law firms that require Pakistan-based patent counsel.

Follow the principal filing stages. Patent filing procedure in Pakistan

Plan an early-stage specification carefully. Provisional patent specifications in Pakistan

Review claim drafting and deadline control. Complete patent specifications in Pakistan

Understand cost categories and variable timing. Patent fees and timelines in Pakistan

Coordinate Pakistan filings for international applicants. Pakistan patent filing for foreign applicants

US applicants: Pakistan is not a PCT contracting state, so plan the direct filing inside the Paris year. Filing IP in Pakistan from the United States

Overseas applicants: there is no PCT national phase, so file a convention application directly within twelve months. PCT national phase in Pakistan

Pakistan-resident inventors: check whether permission is needed before any filing abroad. Foreign filing permission for patents in Pakistan

International applicants can also work with Raza & Associates as Pakistan IP local counsel for patent portfolio coordination, filing deadlines and local prosecution support.

Patent applications in Pakistan are filed through the Patent Office under the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan. A patent application may be supported by either a provisional specification or a complete specification, depending on the stage of the invention and the applicant filing strategy.

For inventors who are still developing or testing an invention, a provisional specification may be used to secure an early filing date. For inventions that are already fully developed, a complete specification may be filed from the beginning.

In Pakistan, a provisional specification is often the first application filed for an invention. It usually contains a brief but meaningful description of the invention and does not normally need to include formal patent claims.

• A provisional specification can help secure an early priority position.
• It is useful when the invention is still being refined.
• It should explain the invention, its technical field and its working principle.
• It should be clear enough to support the later complete specification.
• A complete specification must be filed within the required deadline.

Where a patent application is first filed with a provisional specification, a complete specification must be filed within 12 months from the date of filing of the provisional specification.

The complete specification is more detailed and normally includes claims that define the legal scope of the protection being sought. Missing the deadline for filing the complete specification can create serious consequences, so applicants should track the 12-month date from the beginning.

Patent filing costs in Pakistan may vary depending on the type of filing, applicant category, specification type and official fee schedule in force at the time of filing. Applicants should confirm the latest official fee before submitting an application.

Inventors connected with universities or research institutions may also wish to check whether HEC patent support is available for their case. Such programs may help with patentability evaluation and official filing support, subject to eligibility and current program rules.

• Patent filing strategy.
• Provisional specification support.
• Complete specification filing.
• Patent prosecution and correspondence.
• Patent renewals and portfolio support.
• Patent assignment and licensing support.
• Patent infringement and enforcement coordination.
• Local counsel support for foreign applicants and international law firms.