How the firm assists
Services
Early merits and jurisdiction analysis
Advice and implementation tailored to the right, transaction, dispute and commercial objective.
Interim and permanent injunction strategy
Advice and implementation tailored to the right, transaction, dispute and commercial objective.
Infringement, passing off and validity proceedings
Advice and implementation tailored to the right, transaction, dispute and commercial objective.
Evidence preservation and investigation planning
Advice and implementation tailored to the right, transaction, dispute and commercial objective.
IP Tribunal and superior-court representation
Advice and implementation tailored to the right, transaction, dispute and commercial objective.
Appeals, revisions and judicial review
Advice and implementation tailored to the right, transaction, dispute and commercial objective.
Legal context
Governing framework
IP disputes may engage the Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001, Copyright Ordinance, 1962, Patents Ordinance, 2000, Registered Designs Ordinance, 2000, relevant tribunal legislation, the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984. Jurisdiction and remedy depend on the right and cause of action.
From instruction to outcome
Likely stages
- Identify the rights, parties, forum, urgency and commercial objective.
- Secure registrations, chain of title, use evidence and market evidence.
- Assess jurisdiction, causes of action, defences and interim-relief requirements.
- Prepare pleadings, affidavits, exhibits and applications.
- Conduct hearings, evidence, expert issues and settlement discussions.
- Pursue judgment, appeal, enforcement or negotiated resolution.
Preparing an instruction
Documents commonly required
- Registration certificates and prosecution records
- Assignments, licences and chain-of-title documents
- Product samples, packaging and comparative material
- Sales, advertising, reputation and confusion evidence
- Investigation reports, invoices and digital records
- Prior correspondence, undertakings and relevant agreements
Practical guidance
Frequently asked questions
Can interim relief be sought?
Interim relief may be available where the legal and evidential requirements are established. Urgency, candour, delay, balance of convenience and preservation of evidence require careful attention.
Which forum hears an IP dispute?
Forum and territorial jurisdiction depend on the right, relief, parties and facts. These questions should be resolved before proceedings are commenced.
Is settlement considered during litigation?
Yes. Litigation strategy can preserve rights while allowing structured negotiation, mediation or undertakings where these meet the client’s commercial objective.
Relevant experience