Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Pakistan Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Pakistan Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Pakistan, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Pakistan and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Pakistan. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Pakistan.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I register my trademark in Pakistan, will it be protected in other countries?
Registering your trademark in Pakistan only protects it within Pakistan and does not extend to other countries.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 24 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
Can someone claim priority in Pakistan, and if so, what are the requirements?
To claim priority in Pakistan, you need to meet these conditions:
- Your home country must be part of the Paris Convention.
- You must have filed your home application no more than six months before applying in Pakistan.
What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement?
The use must be on a commercial scale and take place in Pakistan.
Can a registration be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- The mark is generic.
- The mark serves a functional purpose.
- The mark is merely descriptive.
- The mark lacks distinctiveness.
- The mark is misleading or deceptive.
- The mark includes a geographical indication.
- The mark goes against public policy or moral principles.
- The mark contains a badge or emblem of significant public interest.
- The mark is used in a misleading way.
- The mark hasn't been authorized by the appropriate authorities.
- The mark is prohibited in this jurisdiction.
- The application was submitted in bad faith.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Pakistan after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
- Formal requirements
- Correct classification
- Clarity of the trademark
- Descriptiveness
- Distinctiveness
- Deceptiveness
- Conflicts with existing registrations
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
Yes, you need to either plan to use the trademark or already be using it before you can apply for registration.
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney to finish the registration process?
Yes, signing a Power of Attorney is necessary to finish the registration process.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
By registering a trademark, you gain the following rights:
- the sole right to use the trademark
- the ability to challenge later applications that conflict with your trademark
- the power to request the cancellation of a later conflicting trademark registration
- the right to take legal action against anyone using a similar mark that causes confusion
- the right to allow others to use the trademark through licensing
- the ability to request customs to seize counterfeit goods being imported
- the right to seek compensation for trademark infringement
Does registering a trademark in Pakistan grant me any legal rights?
In Pakistan, you don't need to register a trademark to prove you own it. Using a trademark first gives you the rights. Pakistan uses a 'first to use' system.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the publication date and lasts for two months. Extensions can be requested.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The registration is valid for an initial period of 10 years.
How many trademark applications should I submit?
The number of applications you should file depends on your mark's features, your budget, and the level of protection you want in Pakistan.
If your trademark includes unique text and design elements, and you want both protected, we suggest filing two trademark applications: one for the text (as a "Word Mark") and another for the design (as a "Combined Mark").
Filing two applications offers these benefits:
If your trademark includes a slogan or a unique design symbol, consider filing separate applications for each to ensure extra protection.
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