Our practice covers all aspects of intellectual property (IP) rights, including patents, geographical indications, industrial designs, trademarks, and copyright. We assist entities in protecting their IP by providing services related to due diligence, registration, and enforcement both in Pakistan and abroad. Our team is also well-versed in advising clients on international conventions in the IP field and is well connected with international specialist firms to help protect our clients’ IP rights globally.
We advise both foreign and local clients on a full range of commercial matters, including licensing issues and reviewing commercial arrangements, technical assistance, royalty agreements, technology and know-how transfer, and more.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in franchising, distribution, licensing, and commercial agency matters and are often sought by international clients and law firms for advice in these areas. We are also proficient in handling IP claims in local courts in Pakistan.
Additionally, we have regularly advised IT companies on matters concerning the confidentiality of software products and other related corporate issues.
Notable Matters
- Advised on a high-value supply and technical services agreement involving catalyst technology with a foreign company.
- Provided guidance on regulatory aspects of establishing a retail FMCG division and distribution of food products.
- Assisted with a franchise agreement for the establishment of a major international hotel brand in Islamabad.
- Supported the registration process of a satellite TV channel in Pakistan, ensuring their IP rights were properly secured.
- Guided a client through the trademark registration process with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
- Advised on various royalty and technical licensing agreements, including their renewal.
- Assisted with distributorship arrangements, focusing on termination and compensation issues.
- Provided advice on franchising arrangements and appointment of local franchisees for a well-known fashion retailer.
- Advised on potential patent infringement and unfair competition issues in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Drafted commercial, franchise, and merchant agreements related to a loyalty marketing program.
- Represented clients in trademark infringement cases, including matters in the GCC region.
- Acted as a strategic advisor on trademark and patent protection in multiple international jurisdictions, including the USA, Canada, Europe, and several countries in the GCC, Africa, and Central Asia.