Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration in Pakistan

Trademark Registration

Secure Your Brand with Expert Trademark Attorneys in Lahore, Pakistan

A trademark is a crucial element in distinguishing your products or services from others. It could be a word, phrase, symbol, or design that sets your brand apart in the marketplace. Protecting your intellectual property through trademark registration is essential to maintaining your brand’s uniqueness and credibility.

How to Register a Trademark in Pakistan?

If you’re a business owner or service provider in Lahore or anywhere in Pakistan, safeguarding your brand identity through trademark registration is essential. At Tax Care, we offer comprehensive trademark registration services across Lahore and the rest of Pakistan. Many individuals and businesses are unaware of the importance and process of trademark registration, which is where we come in.

The Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan has taken significant strides in enhancing trademark services throughout the country, with key offices in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.

Understanding the importance of trademark registration is crucial for protecting your brand. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an established business looking to secure your products with a trademark, Tax Care is here to guide you through the entire process.

Our highly skilled legal attorneys specialize in trademark registration, ensuring that your brand is protected at every stage of your business journey.

Who Can Apply for a Trademark in Pakistan?

According to the trademark rules and regulations in Pakistan, the following entities can apply for a trademark:

  • Individuals
  • Partnership Firms
  • Companies (Limited Liability Partnerships, Private and Public Limited Companies)
  • Non-Profit Organizations (NGOs, Trusts, Welfare Societies, Foundations)
Advantages of Trademark Registration in Pakistan
  • Exclusive ownership rights over the trademark
  • Builds trust and goodwill for your brand
  • Differentiates your product in the market
  • Recognizes the quality of your products
  • Provides protection for 10 years
  • Allows the use of the ® symbol
  • Enhances marketplace credibility
  • Ensures uniqueness in identity
  • Protects against infringement
  • Increases brand monetary value
  • Offers excellent business opportunities
  • Provides legal protection and a unique identity
  • Creates an intangible asset
  • Protects commercial goodwill
Important Considerations Before Registering a Trademark in Pakistan

Before filing a trademark application, conducting a thorough trademark search is advisable, though not mandatory. This search helps to:

  • Check for any identical or similar trademarks already registered.
  • Ensure that your proposed trademark is unique and reduces the risk of future disputes.
Trademark Application Process in Pakistan

Trademark applications in Pakistan are classified into 45 different classes of goods and services, as prescribed by IPO Pakistan. These classifications are based on the Trademark Ordinance 2001, which follows the Nice Classification (NCL) of Goods and Services.

Colors in Trademark Registration

The Trademark Ordinance 2001 allows for the inclusion of colors in trademark registration. This means your trademark can be registered with specific colors, providing an additional layer of protection.

Complete Guide to Trademark Registration in Pakistan
  1. Trademark Search: File the “TM Form 55” to initiate a trademark search with IPO Pakistan.
  2. Application Submission: If no similar trademark exists, submit the required documents using TM Form 1 or TM Form 2.
  3. Examination Report: IPO Pakistan reviews the application and issues an examination report within three months.
  4. Publication: If no objections are found, the trademark is published in the IPO Pakistan monthly digital journal.
  5. Objection Handling: If any objections arise, address them within two months to avoid cancellation.
  6. Trademark Registration Certificate: Upon successful completion, receive your trademark registration certificate.
List of Documents Required for Trademark Registration
  1. Completed application form
  2. Personal details of the applicant or company
  3. Detailed description of goods or services for registration
  4. Proposed trademark documents and a soft copy of the trademark
  5. Proof of trademark usage and the date of first use in Pakistan
  6. Power of Attorney in favor of the legal attorney
  7. Proof of payment to IPO Pakistan
Trademark Registration Process Timeline

The entire trademark registration process in Pakistan typically takes around 18 months from the application submission to the issuance of the trademark registration certificate.

Trademark Renewal in Pakistan

A trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed by submitting TM Form 12 along with the renewal fee. If the renewal application is not submitted within six months of expiration, the trademark may be removed from the register, requiring a restoration application (TM Form 13).

Why Choose SynTax Solutions for Trademark Registration in Pakistan?

Our expert attorneys at Tax Care ensure that your trademark registration process is smooth and efficient. With a deep understanding of Pakistani trademark law, we provide timely and accurate services, guaranteeing that your brand is legally protected.

Protect your brand today with SynTax Solutions expert trademark registration services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A trademark distinguishes goods, while a service mark distinguishes services.

The process typically takes around 18 months.

The required documents include personal details, a description of the goods/services, a soft copy of the trademark, proof of usage, and payment proof.

Yes, colors can be included in your trademark registration.

A trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.

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