Sameer Sami
Close to two decades of intellectual property practice for multinational companies, foreign law firms and regional businesses. LL.M. in International Intellectual Property Law (Queen Mary, University of London) and WIPO-Trained IP Trainer.
Umair Sami
Manages the firm’s operations and is the day-to-day point of contact for clients and associate firms, coordinating instructions, updates and deadlines from instruction to completion.
Specialist teams behind every matter
We bring in the expertise each matter needs, under the supervision of the responsible attorney and with one point of contact for the client.
Intellectual property team
Attorney-led work on trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, geographical indications and enforcement, with of counsel for patent drafting and patentability opinions, design registrability, and IP licensing and franchising.
Litigation team
Advocates who handle suits, petitions and appeals before the IP Tribunals, civil and criminal courts and the High Courts, and coordinate criminal proceedings.
Corporate & commercial team
Business formation, contracts, SECP and FBR matters, and regulatory registrations such as DRAP, with associated tax advisers for tax filing and compliance.
Support staff
Paralegal and administrative staff handling filing, docketing and deadline management, Registry liaison, document preparation, accounts and day-to-day client coordination.
Associate firms in Afghanistan, India, the Middle East and other jurisdictions handle local filings and enforcement, with instructions and reporting coordinated by us.
From first instruction to final report
Every matter follows the same steps, so you always know who is handling it, what happens next and what it will cost.
Instruction and conflict check
We confirm the client, the parties involved and the matter, and check for conflicts of interest before we accept the instruction.
Scope, timeline and fees
We confirm in writing what we will do, the likely timeline and our fees and official charges, so there are no surprises.
Responsible attorney and one contact
An attorney is responsible for the matter, and a named coordinator is your single point of contact throughout.
Work and attorney review
Filings, opinions and pleadings are prepared by the team and reviewed by the responsible attorney before they are filed or sent.
Deadlines and reporting
Official deadlines are docketed with reminders, and we report each official action, such as an examination report, opposition or hearing, with our advice on next steps.
Completion and aftercare
We send the outcome and documents, and keep track of renewals and other future deadlines on registered rights.
How we work with clients
The standards below apply to every matter, whatever its size.
Confidentiality
Client information and documents are kept confidential and shared only with those who need them for the matter, including associate firms working on it.
Integrity and conduct
We act in line with the professional conduct rules that bind advocates in Pakistan, and we tell clients plainly when a matter is unlikely to succeed.
Accuracy
Our advice is based on the current law, official notifications and published decisions, and we name the provisions and sources we rely on.
Responsiveness
We usually reply within one working day, and urgent deadlines are dealt with the same day.
Transparent fees
Fees and official charges are agreed before work starts, and any change in scope is confirmed with you first.
Clear communication
Advice in plain language, in writing, with the options, the risks and our recommendation.
Join us
We welcome applications from advocates, paralegals and law students, including for internships with stipends.