Register a Patent in Pakistan

how to register a patent in Pakistan, including the complete procedure, required documents, and how Jalalvi Law Chamber Lahore (Contact: 0323-8453223 for call/WhatsApp) can assist you:

1. Patentability Criteria

An invention must meet these conditions to be patentable in Pakistan:

  • Novelty: Not part of prior art (global public disclosure before filing) 57.
  • Inventive Step: Non-obvious to experts in the field 715.
  • Industrial Applicability: Capable of being manufactured or used industrially 513.

Non-Patentable Inventions:
Includes discoveries, artistic works, business methods, and surgical methods 515.

2. Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Conduct a Patent Search

  • File Form P-27 with the Patent Office to check for prior art (fee applies) 57.
  • Jalalvi Law Chamber can assist in drafting a patentability report 4.

Step 2: Prepare Patent Documents

  • Specification: Includes title, description, claims, and abstract (English only) 711.
  • Drawings: Required if applicable (A4 paper with specific margins) 15.
  • Forms:
    • Form P-1/P-1A (for inventors/assignees) or P-2/P-2A (convention applications) 711.
    • Form P-28 (Power of Attorney for agents like Jalalvi Law Chamber) 1115.

Step 3: File the Application

  • Submit to IPO Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, or Islamabad) 515.
  • Fees:
    • Base fee: PKR 2,250 (up to 40 pages + 20 claims) 15.
    • Additional fees for excess pages/claims 15.
  • Convention Applications: File within 12 months of priority date (certified priority document + English translation required) 915.

Step 4: Examination & Publication

  • Automatic examination by IPO Pakistan (takes 8–10 months) 1315.
  • Publication: After acceptance, advertised in the Official Gazette 710.

Step 5: Opposition & Grant

  • Pre-grant opposition: Filed within 4 months of publication 510.
  • Post-grant opposition: Within 1 year of grant 5.
  • Grant: Patent sealed after opposition period (valid for 20 years) 715.

3. Required Documents

  • For All Applications:
    • Completed application forms (P-1/P-2, P-3A for complete specification) 711.
    • Power of Attorney (notarized) 1115.
    • Specification, claims, and drawings (3 copies) 11.
  • For Convention Applications:
    • Certified priority document + verified English translation 915.

4. Why Choose Jalalvi Law Chamber?

  • Expertise: Recognized as a top law firm in Lahore for IP and corporate law 4.
  • End-to-End Support: Assistance with searches, drafting, filing, and opposition 410.
  • Contact: 0323-8453223 (Call/WhatsApp) for consultations.

5. Key Notes

  • Foreign Filing License (FFL): Required for Pakistani residents filing abroad 14.
  • Annuities: Payable from the 5th year (grace period: 6 months with penalty) 1315.

For detailed guidance, contact Jalalvi Law Chamber or refer to IPO Pakistan’s guidelines 513.

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