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Trademark is often a business’s most valuable intellectual property asset. We advise on selection, searches, registration, portfolio management, renewals, oppositions, rectification, enforcement and international trademark protection.
Introduction
Trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design or combination that distinguishes the goods or services of one business from another. Pakistani law describes a trademark as a mark capable of graphical representation and of distinguishing goods or services.
Registrable subject matter
Service marks, words, shapes, logos, symbols, collective marks, series marks and certification marks may be registrable, subject to legal requirements and distinctiveness.
Requirements and information
- A request for registration
- Applicant’s full name, nationality and business address
- Statement of goods or services
- Separate applications for each class under the international classification
- Representation of the mark
- Power of Attorney signed by an authorised signatory and notarised
- For a priority claim, filing within six months of the convention application date
Applicable laws and rules
Trademark Ordinance, 2001; Trademark Rules, 2004
Duration, renewal and timing
Ten years from the filing date, renewable every ten years.
International trademark registration assistance is available.
This page provides general information based on material supplied by the firm and is not legal advice. Requirements, timelines and legal provisions should be confirmed for the specific matter.