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Patent Filing in Pakistan
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Why File a Patent in Pakistan
Filing a patent in Pakistan provides protection in a large and rapidly developing market with growing industries in pharmaceuticals, engineering, and technology. As a member of the Paris Convention, Pakistan offers a recognized legal framework for securing exclusive rights and preventing unauthorized use of your invention. Protecting your innovation there helps strengthen your market position and supports long-term business opportunities in South Asia.
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Patent Application Process in Pakistan
The patent application process in Pakistan follows clear procedural steps to ensure full protection of your invention. Applicants can file different types of patents in Pakistan, each with its own process and requirements.
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
Pakistan is not a member of the PCT. For Paris Route filings, 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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Patent Filing in Pakistan
Patentarea simplifies the entire patent registration process, from prior art search to grant, and provides expert support in Pakistan and worldwide. Our process is efficient, transparent, and designed to help you secure protection for your invention in just three simple steps:
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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).
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