Industrial Design Registration

(1) Expert Guidance:

Our experienced team offers personalized advice to help you develop the best strategy for registering your industrial design in Pakistan. In addition we ensure that your design complies with all legal requirements, giving you peace of mind that your intellectual property is protected. Whether you’re a small startup or an established business, we provide tailored solutions suited to your specific needs.

(2) Comprehensive Services:

We manage the entire industrial design registration process from start to finish.  Furthermore this includes preparing and filing your application with the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan), ensuring that all required documents are in order. In addition our team also handles communication with IPO-Pakistan, addressing any issues that may arise during the registration process, and keeping you updated every step of the way.

(3) Protection of Visual Appearance:

By registering your industrial design, you secure legal protection for the unique visual features of your product such as shape, pattern, color, and texture. Moreover this ensures that others cannot replicate or use your design without your permission, giving you exclusive rights to its use in the marketplace. With our assistance, you can confidently protect your creative work from unauthorized use or imitation.

(4) Global Protection:

In addition to protecting your design in Pakistan, we assist with international design registrations through the Hague System, enabling you to secure broader protection in multiple jurisdictions.  Furthermore this helps you safeguard your designs across key global markets, ensuring that your intellectual property is protected wherever you operate or plan to expand.

(5) Avoid Infringement:

Our team conducts thorough design searches to identify any potential conflicts with existing registered designs.  In addition this proactive step ensures that your design is original and does not infringe on the rights of others. By identifying potential issues before filing, we help you avoid costly legal disputes and unnecessary delays in the registration process.

(6) Enhanced Market Value:

A registered industrial design adds considerable value to your brand and product portfolio. It also helps differentiate your products in a competitive market, making them more appealing to consumers. Additionally, a registered design can enhance your brand’s reputation, attract investors, and improve your market positioning. A well-protected design is a valuable asset that can also be licensed or sold, opening up new revenue streams.

By choosing our Industrial Design Registration services, you gain expert support and comprehensive protection for your intellectual property. Let us help you secure the exclusive rights to your innovative designs and give your products the legal backing they deserve. Get in touch with us today to discover how we can help protect your designs.

The Process of Design Registration in Pakistan:

(1) Initial Consultation

The process begins with an in-depth consultation to understand the unique aspects of your design. Our expert team evaluates the design’s eligibility for registration, providing guidance on its potential for approval. We discuss your specific needs and goals, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of the registration process.

(2) Design Search

Before filing your application, we conduct a comprehensive design search to identify any existing registered designs that may conflict with yours. This search is crucial for determining the originality of your design and avoiding potential infringement issues. If any similar designs are found, we guide you on possible steps to refine or modify your design to ensure it is unique and eligible for registration.

(3) Application Filing

Application file on the prescribed form with the applicant’s necessary information like full name. As well as Nationality, complete business address of the applicant along with priority document (If the applicant intends to claim priority). Deed of Assignment (If the applicant is not true and first inventor, duly signed Power of Authority from the applicant and prescribed fee. Additionally we ensure that all required documents are meticulously prepared, including detailed representations of your design, description, and any other necessary supporting information. 

(4) Examination

(5) Approval and Registration

Once the examination is successfully completed, and any necessary adjustments have been made, IPO-Pakistan grants approval for your industrial design. Moreover your design is officially registered, and you are granted exclusive rights to use it within Pakistan. This provides legal protection, preventing others from copying or imitating your design without your permission.

(6) Maintenance and Support

Our services don’t end once your design is registered. We offer ongoing support to help you maintain and renew your design registration as needed, ensuring continued protection. Furthermore we monitor any changes in the registration process or related laws, and provide you with timely reminders for renewal to keep your rights active.

By guiding you through every step of the industrial design registration process, we ensure that your design is protected, and your intellectual property is safeguarded. Let us help you secure your creative assets with professional and efficient services.

The registration of industrial designs in Pakistan is governed by the Design Ordinance 2000, which aligns with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations. Under Section 11 of the Ordinance, an applicant who has filed for design registration in any WTO member country has the right to claim priority in Pakistan, provided they file within 6 months of the original application date.

To register, the applicant must submit Form 16 within 6 months from the first application date abroad, along with four identical representations of the design. Additionally, a certified copy of the foreign application or sample must be submitted, and if the documents are in a foreign language, a certified English translation is required.

This process allows international applicants to secure the same priority date in Pakistan as they have in the country of origin.

Advantages of Design Registration in Pakistan:

• Legal Protection: Safeguard your intellectual property in a court of law.
• Prevention of Infringement: Protect your design from unauthorized copying or duplication.
• Enhanced Branding & Goodwill: Strengthen your brand presence and reputation in the marketplace.
• Increased Commercial Value: Add value to your product and support its marketing and commercialization.
• Return on Investment: Ensure fair returns by protecting your design against misuse.
• Promotion of Fair Competition: Foster fair competition and trade practices, leading to more innovative and diverse products for consumers.
• Economic Growth: Stimulate economic development by encouraging business expansion and boosting export potential.
• Peace of Mind: Eliminate the risk of design theft and potential threats to your intellectual property.