Intellectual Property RightsFahad Iqbal

What is intellectual property?

• Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind:

inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names,

and images used in commerce.

• Intellectual property is divided into two categories:

• Industrial Property

• Copyright

• Industrial Property includes patents for inventions,

trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications

• Copyright includes literary works such as novels, poems and

plays, films, musical works, artistic works such as drawings,

paintings, photographs and sculptures, and architectural

designs.

What are intellectual property rights?

• Intellectual property rights are like any other property rights –

they allow the creator, or owner, of a patent, trademark, or

copyright to benefit from his or her own work or investment.

• It sets forth the right to benefit from the protection of moral

and material interests resulting from authorship of any

scientific, literary, or artistic production

Why promote and protect intellectual property?

• The progress and well-being of humanity rests on its capacity

for new creations in the areas of technology and culture.

• The legal protection of these new creations encourages the

expenditure of additional resources, which leads to further

innovation.

• The promotion and protection of intellectual property spurs

economic growth, creates new jobs and industries, and

enhances the quality and enjoyment of life.

Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan)

• Established in April, 2005

• Under the Control of Cabinet Division

• Integrated IP Management After April 2005

• Trade Marks Registry, Karachi

• The Patent Office, Karachi

• Copyright Office, Karachi

• Regional Office, Lahore

• Regional Office, Islamabad

IP FunctionsTHE PATENT OFFICEGrant of PatentsRegistration of Industrial DesignRegistration of Layout Design of Integrated CircuitsRegistry Works like a Civil Court, Controller Hears cases relating to Registration, Post Registration, Opposition and Rectification matters

TRADE MARK REGISTRYTo Grant Protection to Trademarks Relating GoodsTo Grant Protection to Trademarks Relating ServicesRegistry Works like a Civil Court, Registrar Hears cases relating to Registration, Post Registration, Opposition and Rectification matters

COPYRIGHT OFFICETo Grant Registration of various copyrighted worksTo provide prima-facie evidence to prove the ownership of copyright before the court of law or any authorityCopyright Board hears the opposition before registration