Unlock the potential of your ideas, bring them to life, and secure your innovations with Axis IP’s patent registration services in Pakistan.
Since our inception in 2017, our firm AXIS IP has been dedicated to providing a range of intellectual property services, including patent registration, trademark registration, and ISO certification. Our experienced team understands the importance of protecting your innovations and ensuring legal compliance in the business landscape. We not only specialize in company registration but also emphasize the strategic filing of patents to safeguard your unique inventions, giving you a competitive advantage in the market.
A patent grants you exclusive rights to make, use, sell, or import the patented invention for a specified period, typically 20 years from the filing date.
Patents provide you a competitive edge by preventing others from using, making, or selling the patented invention without your permission.
You can leverage patents for licensing, collaborations, or outright sales, and monetize your inventions.
With a strong portfolio, you can attract investment, as investors may view it as a sign of your company’s commitment to innovation and its potential for growth.
Having a registered patent can provide a mechanism to recoup research and development costs, therefore encouraging investment in innovation.
Filing patents in Pakistan also ensures recognition of intellectual property rights on a global scale, facilitating international business activities.
While design registration in Pakistan focuses on the visual aspects of a product, patent registration provides broader protection for new and inventive technical solutions, including both functional and ornamental elements. Depending on the nature of the innovation, a business or individual may choose to pursue design or patent protection, or in some cases, both.
The main differences between design and patents lie in the following characteristics:
Design registration protects the visual design or aesthetic aspects of an article, such as its shape, configuration, ornamentation, or pattern. Patent registration protects new, inventive, and industrially applicable inventions, covering products, processes, and improvements.
Design registration focuses on the appearance and ornamental features of a product but does not protect the functional aspects. Patent registration provides broader protection, covering the functional and technical aspects of an invention.
Design registration lasts for 10 years from the filing date, with the possibility of extension, whereas patent registration lasts for 20 years from the filing date, providing a more extended period of exclusivity.
Design includes the visual or aesthetic aspects of industrial products while patents include new products, machines, processes, and technical innovations.
The design should have novelty and originality in its visual appearance, while the patent requires novelty, inventive steps, and industrial applicability for the invention.
Design registration protects against unauthorized copying or imitation of the visual design. Patent registration protects against the unauthorized making, using, selling, or importing of the patented invention.
With the help of intellectual property consultants at AXIS IP, you can legally protect your inventions and gain an advantage in the Pakistani market.
Until October 2000, the registration and protection of patents and designs in Pakistan were governed by the Pakistan Patents and Designs Act, of 1911. In alignment with the GATT/TRIPS agreements, this act was replaced by the Patents Ordinance, 2000, on October 26, 2000. The Patents Ordinance, of 2000, specifically addresses the registration and protection of patents. To facilitate the implementation of the Patents Ordinance, the Patents Rules, 2003, were introduced on December 31, 2003. These rules outline the procedures and regulations necessary for the effective functioning of the Patents Ordinance.
Before applying for a patent, it’s recommended to conduct a patent search using Form P-27 and the required fee. This search helps identify conflicting patents and assesses the novelty of the invention compared to existing art. Based on the findings, a patentability report is compiled to evaluate the invention’s eligibility. Conducting a patent search is crucial before submitting a patent application.
The second step is preparing a patent specification, which should begin with the title of the invention and be signed as well as dated by the application or the patent attorney/patent agent.
Features that must be present in the patent specification include:
An individual can work on two types of applications under the patent law to register a patent.
According to the Patents Ordinance 2000, the term for a registered patent has been extended from 16 to 20 years. The individual can pay the renewal fee in the fifth year from the date of filing the patent. A grace period of six months is allowed with a penalty.
The Patents (Amendment) Ordinance 2006 allows due annuities and renewal fees to be paid even if the application has been accepted and sealed after the due date.
To be eligible for a patent, the must:
The filing fee for a Patent Application is PKR 6,750. An additional fee of PKR 90 per page is applicable for the specification beyond 40 pages. Moreover, for claims beyond the initial 20, a fee of PKR 225 is charged. Comprehensive information, including all relevant forms and fee schedules, can be accessed at www.ipo.gov.pk.
The term for a registered design is 10 years from the registration date. However, it can be extended to the second and third periods too, making it a total of 30 years.
To obtain a certified copy of an accepted patent specification, applicants are required to submit a request to IPO-Pakistan using Form P-26 formally. The request must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of PKR 2,250, payable through a Cheque made out in the name of the Director General of IPO-Pakistan.
There is no online database for the Patent Office of Pakistan. However, you can put in a patent database search request on form P-27 for an amount of 1,500 PKR and submit in the form of a cheque made out to the Director General IPO Pakistan at the Patent Office, 2nd Floor Kandawala Building, Main M.A Jinnah Road, Karachi.
35-C, 4th Floor, Sunset Commercial Street no 1, DHA Phase II, Karachi
