Patent & Industrial Design Lawyer in Lahore — Protect Inventions & Product Shapes

What Are Patents & Industrial Designs Under Pakistani Law?

A patent protects a new invention that is novel, involves an inventive step, and is capable of industrial application — covering how a product works, is made, or is used. An industrial design registration, by contrast, protects the visual appearance of a product — its shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation — independent of its underlying function. Both rights are administered by IPO-Pakistan, with applications examined for the relevant criteria before grant, and both generally require filing before the invention or design is publicly disclosed, since prior disclosure can affect eligibility for protection.

When You Need a Patent & Industrial Design Lawyer

• You have developed a new invention, product, or process and want to protect it before disclosure.
• You have designed a distinctive product shape and want industrial design protection.
• You need advice on whether your invention or design qualifies for protection.
• Someone is manufacturing or selling a product that copies your patented invention or registered design.
• You are preparing to launch a product and want IP protection in place beforehand.
• You need help navigating the examination process for a filed application.

The Patent & Industrial Design Procedure — Step by Step

1. We review your invention or design to assess eligibility for patent or industrial design protection.
2. We prepare the application, including technical specifications or design representations as required.
3. We file the application with IPO-Pakistan and manage the examination process.
4. We respond to any objections or queries raised during examination.
5. We confirm grant and registration once the application is approved.
6. Where infringement occurs, we pursue enforcement action to protect your granted rights.

Documents Required

• A detailed description of the invention or design, including drawings or specifications
• Evidence of the creation or development timeline
• Details of the inventor(s) or designer(s) and any assignment of rights
• CNIC/company registration of the applicant
• Power of attorney, for overseas applicants

Timeline & Cost Framework

Industrial design applications are generally processed faster than patents, often within several months given their more straightforward examination criteria. Patent applications typically take longer, commonly a year or more from filing to grant, depending on the complexity of the invention and the examination process. Fee structure is confirmed after the first consultation, based on the nature and complexity of the invention or design.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Publicly disclosing, demonstrating, or marketing an invention before filing for protection.
• Assuming a product's appearance is automatically protected without registering an industrial design.
• Delaying filing while a competitor develops or files a similar invention or design.
• Providing incomplete technical specifications that weaken the scope of eventual protection.
• Not budgeting for renewal fees needed to keep patent protection in force.

For Overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistani inventors and manufacturers developing products for the Pakistani market often need patent or design applications filed without being present locally. We manage the entire filing and prosecution process on your behalf under power of attorney. patent registration ka wakeel Lahore mein