Asma Raza
Senior Partner & Advocate High Court
Senior Partner and Advocate High Court, advising on intellectual property, corporate and family law.
Trademark Law
Trademark Registration Procedure in Pakistan
A practical guide to Pakistan trademark registration, from brand and class review through filing, examination, publication and registration.
A controlled filing process starts with the mark, owner, goods and services, filing classes and earlier-rights risk. The application then proceeds through the current examination, publication and registration stages. Trademark applications in Pakistan are filed with the Trade Marks Registry of the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan).
- Confirm the correct applicant and mark.
- Review goods, services and classification.
- Complete clearance checks before filing.
- Track examination, publication and portfolio deadlines.
For filing and prosecution assistance, review our trademark practice. Trademark Law services in Pakistan
Frequently asked questions
What are the main stages of trademark registration in Pakistan?
A matter commonly involves brand and class review, application filing, examination, response to any objection, publication, any opposition stage and registration. Current requirements should be checked for each filing.
Should a trademark search be completed before filing?
A clearance review can identify earlier marks and other risks before filing, although no search can guarantee that an application will register or avoid a dispute.
Can one application cover different goods or services?
The filing strategy depends on the goods and services and the applicable classification. The required classes should be selected from the applicant actual and planned business activity.
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Your team for this guide
Hashim Raza
Partner
Partner and Registered Trade Mark Agent (IPO-Pakistan, TM-215/20), with over 30 years of experience in IP law and SME development.
Hamza Aslam
Senior Associate
Senior Associate skilled in international commercial law, cyber security, and M&A, with extensive experience in corporate matters and regulatory compliance.
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