Intellectual Property

Where it is heard

Registrations are handled by the Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan (IPO) under the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001, the Copyright Ordinance 1962 and the Patents Ordinance 2000. Infringement cases are heard by the Intellectual Property Tribunals.

Common matters

• Trademark search, filing and opposition
• Copyright registration for software, books, music and designs
• Infringement and passing off, including stopping counterfeit goods
• Licensing and assignment agreements

Papers to gather first

1. 1The mark, logo or work you want to protect
2. 2Proof of first use: invoices, packaging, adverts
3. 3Any existing registration or application number
4. 4Examples of the copying, with dates and places