Patent registration
Patent application drafting and filing for inventions, with examination follow-up.
Overview
Patent filing for new inventions with IPO Pakistan, giving up to 20 years of exclusive rights.
Why it matters
A patent protects a new invention for a limited time, giving you exclusive rights to make, use and sell it. Filing before public disclosure is critical.
Who needs this
- Inventors
- Engineering and technology companies
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1Patentability checkTAXWORK
Novelty and inventive step reviewed.
1–2 weeks - 2DraftingTAXWORK
Specification and claims drafted.
2–4 weeks - 3FilingTAXWORK
Application filed.
1 day - 4ExaminationIPO
Replies to examination reports.
Usually several years - 5GrantIPO
Patent granted.
On acceptance
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- Filed specification
- Examination replies
- Granted patent
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Public disclosure before filing can destroy novelty
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Applying under the wrong class or category
- Name or mark already in use, found only after filing
- Licence or registration allowed to lapse at renewal
- Documents attested incorrectly, so the file is returned
Included in our fee
- Eligibility and availability check before filing
- Application, forms and supporting documents prepared
- Follow-up with the authority until the certificate is issued
- Renewal reminders on WhatsApp
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Patents Ordinance 2000
Questions
How long does it take?
Several years to grant. Step by step: Patentability check (1–2 weeks), Drafting (2–4 weeks), Filing (1 day), Examination (Usually several years), Grant (On acceptance).
What does it cost?
Our service fee is Rs 150,000. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Public disclosure before filing can destroy novelty.
How long does protection last?
Up to 20 years from filing, subject to renewal fees.
Can I publish my invention first?
Public disclosure before filing can destroy novelty. File first, then publish.
Do you draft the specification?
We coordinate drafting with patent specialists to cover your invention properly.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.