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Pakistan

Country Data

Official Name:

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Capital:

Islamabad

Area:

881,913 sq km

Population:

225,199,937 (2021 estimate)

Official Language:

Urdu, English

GDP:

US$1.110 trillion (PPP, 2021 estimate)

Currency:

Pakistan rupee (PKR)

Work Days:

Monday- Friday

Conventions/ Treaties

  • Berne Convention (effective since July 5, 1948)

  • WIPO convention (effective since January 6, 1977)

  • TRIPS Agreement/ WTO (since January 1, 1995)

  • Paris Convention (effective since July 22, 2004)

  • Madrid Protocol (effective since May 24, 2021)

Trademark

National Legislation

  • Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001, read with Trade Marks Rules, 2004.

Basic Information

Creation of rights:

First-to-file jurisdiction (subject to occasional exceptions)

Basis for filing:

Intent to use acceptable, prior use also applicable.

Well-known marks:

Special protection may be available. Nevertheless, local registration of the mark is highly recommended.

Types of marks:

Trademarks, Service Marks, Collective Marks, and Certification Marks.

Priority:

6-month priority claim under the Paris Convention.

Madrid System:

Available – Pakistan is a member of the Madrid Union.

Filing system:

Single class (multiple class filing is not available)

Classification:

Nice Classification (11th edition)

Who can be Applicant:

(1) Individuals; (2) Partnership firms; (3) Corporate entities.

Examination:

On formal, absolute and relative grounds.

Publication:

In the Trademark Journal – which is an online publication.

Opposition period:

2 months from the date of publication.

Duration of registration:

10 years from the filing date – renewable for further periods of 10 years each upon request of the trademark owner within six months preceding the expiry date.

Renewal grace period:

6 months from the date of publication by the Trademark Office regarding non-renewal.

Use requirement:

A trademark registration becomes vulnerable to cancellation in case of its non-use for a period of 5 consecutive years upon the request of an interested party.

Registration timeframe:

18 – 20 months (approximately)

Search

Official Search:

Available for i) word marks; and ii) device marks.

Scope of search:

Includes all applied-for and registered marks.

Turnaround time:

15 – 18 working days (approximately)

Ways to Obtain Protection

  • National application with or without priority claim under the Paris Convention.

  • Application under the Madrid System.

Filing Requirements

New Applications

  1. Power of Attorney from the applicant, duly notarized.

  2. A certified copy of the priority document, if priority is claimed.

Renewal of Registration

  1. Power of Attorney from the trademark owner, duly notarized.

  2. A copy of certificate of registration of the mark.

Change of Name / Address Recordation

  1. Power of Attorney stating the new name/ address of the trademark owner, duly notarized.

  2. Change of Name / Address document, duly notarized.

  3. A copy of certificate of registration of the mark.

Assignment Recordation

  1. Power of Attorney from the Assignee, duly notarized.

  2. Deed of Assignment signed by both the assignor and the assignee, duly notarized.

  3. A copy of certificate of registration of the mark.

Merger Recordation

  1. Power of Attorney from the surviving entity, duly notarized.

  2. Merger document, duly legalized up to the Pakistani Consulate.

  3. A copy of certificate of registration of the mark.

License Recordation

  1. Powers of Attorney from the Licensor and the Licensee, duly notarized.

  2. License agreement signed by both the parties, duly legalized up to the Pakistani Consulate.

  3. A copy of certificate of registration of the mark.