The first-rate team at Ali & Associates specialises in a whole host of intellectual property matters and has considerable sector expertise in media and tech, and other areas such as pharma and healthcare. Through its offices in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, it has represented a significant number of high-profile national and international clients in cases before the Pakistani High Courts and the Supreme Court. In addition, it actively engages in mediation and ADR.  Ali Kabir Shah continues to appear in cases before the High Courts of Pakistan, as well as the Trade Marks Registry and the Patent Office. Karimullah Adeni’s main area of focus is on IP matters. Syed Auqil Ali Shah, Mohiuddin Adeni, Shakeel Abid, Hanya Haroon and Fouzia Bilal all play a pivotal role in the department.

Under the leadership of Badaruddin F Vellani, the excellent team at Vellani & Vellani often handles many of the most significant IP matters in the country. It represents clients in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail, oil and gas, as well as telecoms and information technology. The group advises on a plethora of complex matters covering patents and designs, trademarks and domain names. Other areas of expertise span advising on licensing and franchising, and the assignment of rights relating to trade secrets and copyright. The group is well-placed to handle contentious matters and frequently advises on cases where there are infringements, or on passing off actions.

At ALIPA, clients remark that the ‘team’s responsiveness and attention to detail are outstanding’. Clients also appreciate that the lawyers ‘always take the time to understand the specific needs of our business’.  Muhammad Abeed Atif and Khadija Ijaz co-head the department, which handles a variety of intellectual property matters throughout South Asia in conjunction with its network of offices in the region. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, well-known Chinese and European brands, large telecoms companies, as well as leading manufacturers. The group has a wealth of experience in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters relating to trade marks, and many other aspects of confidential information and designs.

Mian Muhammad Kashif and Mian Sami ud Din jointly lead the department at Bhandari Naqvi Riaz, which regularly advises clients on protecting their intellectual property rights. The team is skilled at advising on patents, trade marks, copyright, trade secrets, and licensing agreements. The firm routinely represents its clients on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. Recently, it has been working on issues relating to copyright in software and technology. Clients include high-net-worth individuals, national and local businesses, and international companies.

Managing partner Mohammad Fazil Bharucha is a key member of the department at Bharucha & Co.  Based in Karachi, Bharucha advises many domestic and international clients on a whole host of intellectual property matters. Abdul Aziz co-heads the department. The group has extensive experience in filing and dealing with complex trade mark registrations and opposition cases, as well as handling trade mark prosecutions and litigation. In addition, the group advises on patents and industrial designs.

Orr, Dignam & Co. fields an agile team, which advises its clients on all aspects of the protection of their intellectual property rights. It routinely advises on trade mark registration. In addition, it frequently conducts patent searches to help clients assess the novelty and patentability of inventions. Islamabad-based Zahir Riaz, Shahid Raza and Umar Shahid are recommended. At the Karachi office, Aliya Yusuf and Asim Nasim are other notable members of the department.

At A.A. & Associates, its senior partners, patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys and lawyers advise on a broad spread of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. The firm advises on patents, trade marks, copyrights and industrial designs. Yasmeen Abbasi and Kazim Raza Abbasi, who are both senior partners at the firm, have a wealth of experience in this area.

With offices in Karachi and Lahore, the specialist team at Ailia Trademark & Patent Services is well-equipped to handle the full gamut of intellectual property matters. Through its team of advocates, solicitors, and trade mark and patent agents, it is able to represent numerous local and foreign companies from sectors as diverse as cosmetics, chemicals, and electronics. Syed Zeeshan Haider is a key contact.

The versatile team at Al-Khurram Trademark and Patent Services specialises in the prosecution of trade mark and patent infringements. In addition, it is skilled at handling the registration of copyrights, designs and trade marks. The group frequently manages the IP portfolios for some key clients.

With offices in Karachi, Islamabad and Gwadar, the team at Alluvial IP advises on the full spectrum of patent, trade mark and design law matters for its diverse client base. It also provides a comprehensive domain name service and works with its litigation team to help with any contentious issues. Clients include multinational corporations, SMEs and individual inventors. Its patent and trade mark attorneys regularly advise on other issues, such as the management of IP portfolios.

The busy team at Barak IP helps companies and individuals from around the world on the full gamut of intellectual property matters, including trade mark, copyright, design and domain name registration. It deals with IP disputes too. Umar Hayat is a trade mark agent. Also recommended is Sameer Jamil, who is an IP consultant.

Best & Swift IP Services is a specialist intellectual property practice, which covers a broad spectrum of issues relating to patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. In addition, it has a vast array of experience in advising on the protection of domain names. The group provides litigation support services to its clients as well. Amir Sohail is the name to note.

At Exem Legal Solutions, the skilled team covers a wide range of issues relating to brand and trade mark protection. It frequently helps its clients on contentious issues, and on other related matters, such as unfair competition. The firm is well-regarded for its work in media and telecoms, in addition to its knowledge of internet laws.

The able team at FastIP Trademark & Patent Services Pvt. Ltd. is recommended for its work across all aspects of patents, trade marks, designs, and copyright matters. In addition, it is adept at advising on domain names, licensing, franchising, and litigation. Clients include national and international clients from sectors such as pharma and chemicals. Managing partner Muhammad Faisal is a notable member of the practice who is a patent and trade mark attorney.

Intellectual Property Logium advises its clients on the acquisition, defence and protection of ideas, intellectual assets, inventions, trade names, and domain names. It frequently advises on the protection of creative artwork and industrial designs, as well as on the protection of trade secrets. Mahmood Ur Rahman Chaudhry plays a pivotal role in the department, as he has a wealth of experience in handling intellectual property matters for various corporate entities from around the world.

The agile team at Marks & Pat specialises in the registration of trade marks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights. The group is adept at handling contentious matters too for its domestic and international clients. Aslam Pervaiz founded the firm, and is vastly experienced in IP law.  Saeed Ramzan is another key contact.

The intellectual property attorneys at PakPat World Intellectual Property Protection Services cover a wide range of matters, including patents, trade marks, copyright, and licensing. Its intellectual property litigation practice is focused solely on patent and trade mark infringement cases, as well as copyright infringement litigation. Naeema Sadaf and Adnan Tahir are the key contacts.

The versatile team at Raza & Associates is well-equipped to advise on trade mark registration and enforcement. It is skilled at providing guidance on copyright protection too. In addition, it specialises in patent law and design law. Asma Raza and Hashim Raza are both well-regarded for their work in this space.