Your brand is your most valuable asset. Trademark registration with the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan gives you exclusive legal rights to your brand name, logo, or slogan — protecting you from counterfeiting, brand misuse, and unfair competition. Butt Law Associates offers comprehensive trademark filing, search, and prosecution services.
A Trademark is a distinctive sign — word, logo, combination, or slogan — that distinguishes your goods/services from competitors. Trademark registration under the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001 grants you exclusive legal rights to use the mark in Pakistan for 10 years (renewable). Without registration, enforcing your brand rights in court is nearly impossible.
Our streamlined process ensures your application is handled professionally at every stage — with full transparency and zero hassle on your end.
To begin your Trademark Registration, please arrange the following documents. All documents can be submitted digitally via WhatsApp or email — no in-person visit required.
Upon successful completion of your Trademark Registration, we deliver the following official documents and credentials to you:
Common questions about Trademark Registration — answered by our legal experts.
The trademark registration process in Pakistan typically takes 12–24 months from filing to certificate issuance — due to examination, publication, and opposition periods. However, legal protection begins from the date of filing.
The Nice Classification system has 45 classes (34 for goods, 11 for services). We recommend registering in all classes relevant to your current and planned business activities.
Yes, you can use ™ (unregistered trademark symbol) any time you claim rights to a mark. The ® symbol can only be used after official registration.
After publication, anyone has 90 days to oppose. We represent you in opposition proceedings — filing counter-statements, evidence rounds, and hearings before the IPO Registrar.
