Trademark Registration: IPO-Pakistan oversees the registration and protection of
trademarks in Pakistan. It provides a platform for trademark owners to apply for
registration, conducts examinations, publishes trademarks in the Trademarks Journal, and issues certificates of registration to successful applicants. Additionally,
IPO-Pakistan handles the renewal and maintenance of trademark registrations.
Patent Registration: IPO-Pakistan facilitates the registration and protection of
patents, which grant inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a specified
period. It reviews patent applications, conducts examinations to assess patentability
criteria, and grants patents to eligible inventions. IPO-Pakistan also administers the
renewal and maintenance of patent registrations.
Copyright Protection: IPO-Pakistan administers the registration and enforcement
of copyrights in Pakistan. It allows creators of literary, artistic, musical, and other
creative works to register their copyrights to establish ownership and protect
against infringement. IPO-Pakistan also handles the issuance of licenses and the
resolution of copyright disputes.
Industrial Design Registration: IPO-Pakistan manages the registration and
protection of industrial designs, which safeguard the unique visual appearance of
products. It reviews applications for industrial design registration, conducts
examinations, and grants registrations to eligible designs, providing legal protection
against unauthorized use.
Geographical Indications: IPO-Pakistan facilitates the registration and protection
of geographical indications (GIs), which identify products originating from a specific
geographical location and possessing qualities, reputation, or characteristics
attributable to that location. It administers the registration process for GIs and
ensures compliance with GI regulations.
Awareness and Capacity Building: IPO-Pakistan conducts awareness campaigns,
workshops, seminars, and training programs to educate stakeholders about
intellectual property rights and their importance. It collaborates with educational
institutions, businesses, and government agencies to enhance awareness and build
capacity in the field of intellectual property.
International Cooperation: IPO-Pakistan engages in international cooperation and
collaboration with other intellectual property offices, organizations, and
stakeholders to strengthen the protection and enforcement of intellectual property
rights. It participates in international forums, treaties, and agreements to harmonize
intellectual property standards and practices.