Headed by Shahmeer Naveed Arshad and Abdul Muqtadir Khan, Khan & Arshad's intellectual property practice is comprehensive; with a growing cross-border offering, the group services clients in textiles and sport.

With an international and domestic offering, Ali & Associates covers a range of complex intellectual property matters including anti-counterfeiting, licensing and industrial design. The team routinely advises governmental agencies, regulatory bodies such as Pakistan’s Telecommunications Authority and clients in the pharma and healthcare sector. They boast a wealth of experience in front of the High and Supreme Courts of Pakistan and bring a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in mediation, labour and litigation. Ali Kabir Shah is noted for his work in contentious and non-contentious matters in the IP space, appearing before the High Courts. Karimullah Adeni brings over 40 years of experience in the field, advising corporations on a broad range of IP matters. Key contacts in the department include Syed Auqil Ali Shah, Mohiuddin Adeni, Shakeel Abid, Hanya Haroon and Fouzia Bilal.

The team at ALIPA has a global reach, supporting clients with IP issues in South Asia as well as the Middle East and North African regions. This international position allows the firm to expertly handle international IP registrations across multiple jurisdictions, evidenced by its work with Fortune 500 companies and market-leading manufacturers across the world. The group also provides advice on name disputes, trademark infringement and conducting market freedom-to-operate searches. Muhammad Abeed Atif co-leads the team, noted for his work in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. Fellow co-head Khadija Ijaz has a wealth of experience in managing patent registrations and filing objections.

With a comprehensive IP offering, the team at Axis Law Chambers is well-equipped to handle trademark registration, brand enforcement and IP-related litigation. The group regularly represents clients in contentious matters involving trademark claims and copyright misuse. Mian Tariq Hassan is a key contact, noted for his work in portfolio management. Sameer Khosa is another notable name.

The team at Bhandari Naqvi Riaz has expertise in representing companies in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, recently advising clients within the software and technology sectors in cases before the intellectual property tribunal and Lahore High Court. Mian Sami ud Din and Mian Muhammad Kashif lead the team.

With strength in civil and commercial law, the team at Bharucha & Co. provides comprehensive trademark services, from litigation to enforcement. Alongside this, it offers well-rounded advice regarding patent and design services in a range of industries, with the group having recently expanded into the technology and e-commerce sectors. The firm offers its own database of IP matters in Pakistan, allowing for increased speed and accuracy when searching. Mohammad Fazil Bharucha heads the team with Abdul Aziz, offering support to international and domestic clients. Supporting the team is Hameeda Asif, a patent attorney specialising in complex patent prosecution in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sphere. Other key members include Farzana Rustom, advocate of the Sindh High Court, and Qamar Uddin.

Orr, Dignam & Co.‘s intellectual property services span a wide range of IP matters, advising international clients on the domestic market. The firm offers advice on the protection and infringement of IP alongside dispute resolution, drawing on the expertise of the whole corporate and commercial department. Recent highlights for the practice include advising Temu on the IP elements of its launch and operation in Pakistan. The team is led by Karachi-based Aliya Yusuf and Asim Nas, and Islamabad-based Umar Shahid.

The talented team at United Trademark & Patent Services provides a wealth of intellectual property services, with specialised departments in patents, trademarks, copyrights and litigation whilst also providing support in domain name disputes and technology transfers. This boutique firm has an impressive roster of clients, working in a range of sectors including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and AI. Yawar Irfan Khan is noted for his work in international cases as well as his work in the Asian Patent Attorneys Association. Hasan Irfan Khan brings over 30 years of experience which includes acting before the Superior Courts in Pakistan. Practice head Yasser Mehmood heads the patent department and has recently worked on patent prosecution within the pharmaceuticals sector.

The intellectual property team at Vellani & Vellani provides a broad offering, with experience in patents and trademarks as well as foreign and domestic licensing for global companies. Likewise, the group provides consultancy services, advising in regard to patentability and infringement alongside preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications. It works with a diverse range of clients, spanning sectors from pharmaceutical to oil and gas. Badaruddin F Vellani leads the team, with over 35 years of experience, and brings a multi-disciplinary offering with expertise in foreign investment and antitrust matters.