This overview of trademark laws of Pakistan lists down various steps involved in registration of a trademark in Pakistan . These brief notes are for general guidance only and should not be taken as a substitute for a thorough and professional legal advice.

Definition of Trademark under the Trademarks Ordinance, 2001 Pakistan:
"Trademark means any mark capable of being represented graphically which is capable of distinguishing goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings."

Registrar of trademarks in Pakistan , appointed under section 7 of the Ordinance and trademark registry, established under section 9 of the Ordinance work under the administrative control of Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan.

Steps for Registration of Trademarks in Pakistan
The following steps are involved for registration of Trademarks in Pakistan:

• Search before filing of Application
• Filing of Application
• Preliminary Examination
• Final order for Publication
• Printing in Trademarks Journal
• Opposition Procedure
• Issuance of Registration Certificate