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Frequently asked questions
Which areas of law do you cover?
Intellectual property (trademarks and Madrid designations, patents, designs, copyright, geographical indications, plant varieties, IC layout-designs and domain names), technology and digital law, corporate and commercial law including advertising, competition and DRAP registrations, and litigation and dispute resolution.
Do you act for foreign companies and law firms?
Yes. We act directly for international clients and foreign law firms in Pakistan, including owners of international registrations designating Pakistan. In Afghanistan, India, the Middle East and other countries we coordinate work through associate firms.
How long do registrations take in Pakistan?
IPO-Pakistan publishes average processing times. A first examination report on a trademark application usually issues in about four months, and on a patent application in about eighteen months; industrial designs take about six months from filing to registration, and copyright about eleven months. Objections and oppositions add time, and we give a realistic estimate for each matter.
Can you protect my rights outside Pakistan?
Yes. We file through the Madrid System for trademarks, through the Paris Convention priority routes for patents and designs, and through associate firms in other countries, while you deal with one point of contact.
Can you act against counterfeits and online infringement?
Yes. We file enforcement complaints with IPO-Pakistan (including online through its complaint system), Customs recordals, suits before the IP Tribunals, and takedown requests to online platforms.
Do you offer an initial consultation?
Yes. The initial brief consultation is free of charge. It lets us understand your matter and explain the options; any further work is agreed with you in advance.
How do you protect confidentiality?
All client information is treated as confidential in line with our professional obligations as advocates.