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Patent Services in Pakistan
Filing a patent in Pakistan provides valuable access to a rapidly growing market with a large consumer base and key industries such as technology, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. Additionally, Pakistan’s strategic location and cost-effective filing process make it an attractive option for filing a patent.
At Patentarea, we make the patent process smooth and efficient. Contact us today to explore the benefits of securing your intellectual property in Pakistan.
Pakistan General Information
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
In Pakistan filing a patent application claiming priority has a term of 12 months from the priority date.
In Pakistan filing a design application claiming priority has a term of six months from the date of priority.
Required Documents
Patent Application in English, notarized POA, inventor declaration, assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
In Pakistan there is no request for conducting the substantive examination since this procedure is automatic. The official examination evaluates the application on a formal and technical basis and communicates his observations to the applicant.
For Industrial design applications there is no request for conducting the substantive examination since this procedure is automatic.
Granting
In Pakistan, once a patent is granted, it is valid for 20 years from the filing date or, if priority is claimed, from the earliest priority date. Annuities are payable after the 4th year from the earliest filing date.
When an Industrial design patent is granted, the official fee must be paid within 30 days, and it is valid for 10 years.
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FAQ’s
How long can it take for a patent in Pakistan to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Pakistan can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
Who will be in charge of my application?
In countries where services are offered, Patentarea.com relies on teams of recognized and experienced patent attorneys, allowing us to assure a high-quality service.
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