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Pakistan IP Filing Guide

Pakistan's IP system is administered by the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO Pakistan). Pakistan joined the Madrid Protocol in May 2021. Pakistan is not a PCT contracting state, requiring direct national patent filings only. Documents typically require notarisation, and POA must bear the company seal.

Paris Convention Madrid Protocol

Filing Requirements

  • Name, nationality and full address of applicant(s) and inventor(s)
  • Specification on A4 paper (min. 2cm margins) — description, claims, abstract
  • POA in favour of attorney (notarised; preferably with company seal)
  • Proof of Right (Form P-1A or P-2A) — signed in presence of two witnesses, notarised, back-to-back on same page
  • Priority document within 3 months with certified English translation
  • NOT a PCT contracting state (likely to join in near future)

Prosecution Steps

  1. Filing of application with specification
  2. Completion of formalities (POA, certified priority copy)
  3. Examination and issuance of examination report
  4. Response to office action
  5. Acceptance and publication in Official Gazette
  6. Sealing within 4 months if no opposition (sealing fee required)
  7. Grant of patent
  8. Annuity from 5th year; 6-month grace period available
20
Year patent term
Not a PCT member; Paris Convention priority applies

Filing Requirements

  • Trademark, full name, address, status and nationality
  • International class; goods/services description
  • Date of use in Pakistan (if any)
  • POA — signed with company seal; notarised
  • Priority details; certified copy within 3 months
  • Multi-class filing NOT permitted; Madrid Protocol member (from Feb 2021)

Registration Process

  1. Filing of application
  2. Examination; objections report issued
  3. Reply; hearing if registrar not satisfied
  4. Acceptance and publication in Trade Marks Journal
  5. Opposition: 2 months from publication
  6. Certificate of Registration issued
10
Year registration
Under Trademarks Ordinance 2001 (post-April 2004)

Filing Requirements

  • Name, address and nationality of applicant(s)
  • Title of article
  • Multiple views — 6 sets of photographs or drawings
  • POA with company seal — notarised
  • Priority within 6 months; certified copy within 3 months
  • English translation of priority document with translation certificate (notarised) or dual affidavits
30
Year max design term
10 + 10 + 10 years renewable

Key Facts

IP Authority IPO Pakistan — Intellectual Property Organization
PCT Member No — direct national filing only
Madrid Protocol Yes — member since May 2021
Patent Term 20 years; annuity from 5th year
TM Term 10 years under Trademarks Ordinance 2001
Design Term 30 years max (10+10+10 years renewable)
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