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Trademark Procedural Details in Pakistan
| Relevant Office | Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan |
| Law in Force | Trade Marks Ordinance No. XIX of 2001 |
| Nice Classification | Yes (Ninth Edition) |
| Paris Convention | Yes |
| Madrid Protocol | NO |
| Multi – Class System | NO |
| Document(s) required for filing a trade mark application | A simply executed Power of Attorney (The aforementioned document can be filed at a later stage also) |
| Prosecution Process | FilingPublication of mark in the Trade Marks Journal Opposition period (two months from the publication date)Registration Renewal |
| Registration Term | 10 years from the date of registration |
| Renewal Term | 10 years from the date of previous registration |
| Cancellation Proceedings | If the trademark has not been used within 5 years from the date of issuance of registration certificate, it may be subject to cancellation upon request of any interested party. Subsequent use of the trademark can restore protection if no party has requested cancellation due to non-use in the meantime. |
