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Pakistan legislation
Principal IP laws and related enforcement materials
Each entry provides a verified source document, a concise research note and links to related assistance. Historical consolidations are identified where the supplied text may not include later amendments.
Trade Marks
Trade Marks
Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001
The principal statutory framework for the registration, protection and enforcement of trade marks in Pakistan.
View document →Trade MarksTrade Marks Rules, 2004
The procedural rules governing applications, examination, opposition, registration, renewal and related Trade Marks Registry practice.
View document →Trade MarksTrade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2023
The 2023 amending legislation affecting Pakistan’s trade mark framework.
View document →Patents
Copyright
Registered Designs
Registered Designs
Registered Designs Ordinance, 2000
The statutory framework for the registration and protection of industrial designs in Pakistan.
View document →Registered DesignsRegistered Designs Rules, 2023
The current supplied procedural rules governing registered-design applications and administration.
View document →Geographical Indications
Geographical Indications
Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act, 2020
The legislation providing for the registration and protection of geographical indications in Pakistan.
View document →Geographical IndicationsGeographical Indications of Goods Rules, 2020
Procedural rules for geographical-indication applications, registration and related proceedings.
View document →Geographical IndicationsNon-exhaustive List of Prospective GIs — Corrigendum
A corrigendum concerning the non-exhaustive list of prospective geographical indications in Pakistan.
View document →Technology Rights
Plant Varieties
Institutional Framework
Competition and Deceptive Marketing
Customs and Border Enforcement
Customs and Border Enforcement
Customs Act, 1969
The statutory customs framework relevant to import controls, detention and enforcement at Pakistan’s borders.
View document →Customs and Border EnforcementCustoms IPR Enforcement — S.R.O. 170(I)/2017
The notification introducing Chapter XXVIII, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, into the Customs Rules, 2001 for imported goods.
View document →Customs and Border EnforcementCustoms Rules, 2001
The procedural customs framework governing imports, exports, valuation, enforcement and related customs administration in Pakistan.
View document →Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Arbitration Act, 1940
The principal domestic arbitration legislation governing arbitration agreements, references, awards and court supervision.
View document →Arbitration and Dispute ResolutionArbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act, 2011
The statutory framework for recognition and enforcement in Pakistan of awards under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes.
View document →Arbitration and Dispute ResolutionRecognition and Enforcement (Arbitration Agreements and Foreign Arbitral Awards) Act, 2011
The legislation governing recognition of international arbitration agreements and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Pakistan.
View document →Constitutional and Remedial Framework
Constitutional and Remedial Framework
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
Pakistan’s constitutional framework, including fundamental rights, legislative competence and the constitutional jurisdiction of the superior courts.
View document →Constitutional and Remedial FrameworkSpecific Relief Act, 1877
The legislation governing specific and preventive relief, including injunctions and related civil remedies relevant to intellectual-property enforcement.
View document →Trade Descriptions and Standards
Trade Descriptions and Standards
Merchandise Marks Act, 1889
Legislation addressing fraudulent marks and false trade descriptions applied to merchandise.
View document →Trade Descriptions and StandardsPakistan Names and Emblems (Prevention of Unauthorised Use) Act, 1957
The legislation restricting unauthorised commercial and professional use of specified national names and emblems.
View document →Trade Descriptions and StandardsPakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority Act, 1996
The legislation establishing the national authority responsible for standardisation and quality-control services.
View document →Copyright Administration and Related Rights
Copyright Administration and Related Rights
International Copyright Order, 1968
An order concerning the international application and reciprocal protection of copyright in Pakistan.
View document →Copyright Administration and Related RightsCopyright Board (Procedure) Regulations, 1981
Procedural regulations governing applications, references, appeals and proceedings before the Copyright Board.
View document →Broadcasting and Cultural Heritage
Broadcasting and Cultural Heritage
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Act, 1973
The statutory framework establishing and governing the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation and its broadcasting functions.
View document →Broadcasting and Cultural HeritagePakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2002
The 2002 amending legislation concerning the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation statutory framework.
View document →Broadcasting and Cultural HeritageNational Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) Ordinance, 2002
The legislation reconstituting Lok Virsa and providing for the preservation and promotion of Pakistan’s indigenous cultural heritage.
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