Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Intellectual Property Litigation

Given the firm’s strong intellectual property practice, we represent clients in disputes involving the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Our work may include:

• trademark infringement and passing off actions
• patent infringement disputes
• copyright infringement claims
• industrial design infringement proceedings
• disputes involving domain names and online brand misuse
• anti-counterfeiting enforcement and related litigation

Intellectual property disputes in Pakistan may arise under several statutes including:

• Trade Marks Ordinance 2001
• Patents Ordinance 2000
• Copyright Ordinance 1962
• Registered Designs Ordinance 2000

Proceedings may be conducted before Intellectual Property Tribunals, the High Courts and other competent judicial forums.

Regulatory & Competition Disputes

Businesses may also face disputes arising from regulatory actions or competition law matters.

Our firm assists clients in proceedings relating to:

• regulatory investigations affecting business operations
• competition law disputes involving anti-competitive conduct or market practices
• appeals and proceedings before regulatory authorities

Competition law disputes are governed by the Competition Act 2010 administered by the Competition Commission of Pakistan.

Commercial disputes may arise in connection with intellectual property rights, commercial agreements, corporate relationships or regulatory matters. Our Dispute Resolution practice represents businesses and individuals in resolving complex legal conflicts through litigation, arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution mechanisms.

We assist clients in protecting their legal rights and commercial interests before courts, tribunals and alternative dispute resolution forums in Pakistan. Our approach focuses on developing effective legal strategies aimed at protecting business interests while managing commercial and reputational risks.

Where appropriate, we also assist clients in resolving disputes through negotiated settlements and alternative dispute resolution procedures, which may provide efficient and commercially practical outcomes.

Business & Commercial Litigation

Our firm represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes arising from business transactions, contractual relationships and corporate matters.

Services may include:

• disputes arising from commercial contracts and business agreements
• shareholder and partnership disputes
• disputes relating to distribution, agency and franchise arrangements
• contractual breach and recovery claims
• disputes involving technology and digital service agreements
• corporate governance and management disputes

Commercial litigation matters are generally governed by the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 and related procedural statutes governing civil court proceedings in Pakistan.

Courts & Tribunals

Our dispute resolution practice represents clients before various judicial and quasi-judicial forums in Pakistan including:

• civil courts and commercial courts
• Intellectual Property Tribunals
• High Courts of Pakistan
• regulatory authorities and specialized tribunals

Arbitration

Arbitration provides an alternative mechanism for resolving commercial disputes outside traditional court proceedings. Many commercial agreements include arbitration clauses requiring disputes to be resolved through arbitration.

Our firm assists clients in:

• representation in domestic arbitration proceedings
• representation in international commercial arbitration
• drafting and negotiation of arbitration clauses in commercial agreements
• advisory relating to arbitration procedures and strategy

Arbitration proceedings in Pakistan are governed by the Arbitration Act 1940.

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Where appropriate, disputes may be resolved through mediation or negotiated settlement, allowing parties to reach mutually acceptable solutions without prolonged litigation.

Our firm assists clients in:

• mediation proceedings between commercial parties
• negotiated settlements of contractual disputes
• settlement frameworks in intellectual property disputes
• dispute avoidance strategies during commercial negotiations

Alternative dispute resolution procedures may help businesses preserve commercial relationships while resolving legal conflicts efficiently.

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards & Foreign Judgments

In cross-border commercial transactions, disputes may be resolved through international arbitration or foreign court proceedings. Successful parties may need to enforce arbitral awards or judgments in Pakistan.

Our firm assists clients with:

• recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
• enforcement proceedings for domestic arbitral awards
• recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments where applicable

Pakistan is a signatory to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, which provides a legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.

Where necessary, we coordinate with international counsel and foreign law firms to support clients involved in cross-border disputes and arbitration proceedings.