Trademark registration
Search, file and follow up your brand name or logo with IPO Pakistan until the certificate is issued.
Overview
Registering your brand name or logo with the Intellectual Property Organisation (IPO) Pakistan so you have exclusive rights in your class of goods or services for ten years, renewable.
Why it matters
A registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to your brand name or logo in Pakistan. It stops copycats, supports online store listings and adds value to the business.
Who needs this
- New and established brands
- Online sellers and franchises
- Businesses facing copycats
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1SearchTAXWORK
Availability search in your classes.
2–3 days - 2ApplicationTAXWORK
Filed with IPO Pakistan.
1 day - 3ExaminationIPO
Examiner may raise objections; we reply.
Several months - 4AdvertisementIPO
Published in the Trade Marks Journal.
After acceptance - 5Opposition periodPublic
Others may oppose.
2 months - 6RegistrationIPO
Certificate issued.
On completion
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- Filing receipt
- Replies to objections
- Registration certificate
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Using a mark without searching can lead to infringement claims
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.
- Trade Marks Ordinance 2001
- Trade Marks Rules 2004
Questions
How long does it take?
Usually 12–24 months to the certificate; protection dates from filing. Step by step: Search (2–3 days), Application (1 day), Examination (Several months), Advertisement (After acceptance), Opposition period (2 months), Registration (On completion).
What does it cost?
Our service fee is Rs 70,000. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Using a mark without searching can lead to infringement claims.
Can I use ™ after filing?
Yes. Use ® only after registration.
How long does registration take?
Registration goes through examination and publication, so it can take months. Your filing date protects your priority.
Can I use ™ before registration?
Yes. You can use ™ once filed; ® is used only after registration.
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.