Intellectual Property Law
Trademark & Copyright Lawyers in Lahore
Trademarks, copyright and passing off. We help brand owners, creators and businesses protect their names and their work, and act when someone copies them.
Led by Shafique Ahmed
The lawyer who leads Shafique Law Associates
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Consultations are free of charge
Mozang Chungi, Lahore
6-Begum Road, opposite Punjab Bar Lawyers Hostel
Office hours 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Intellectual Property Law
Protecting brands and original work
Shafique Law Associates is led by Shafique Ahmed. We advise entrepreneurs, companies and creators in Lahore and across Pakistan.
Trademarks in Pakistan are governed by the Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001 and registered through the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan). Copyright is governed by the Copyright Ordinance, 1962. We advise on both, and on passing off where a mark is not registered.
All practice areasWhat we handle
Intellectual property matters we take on
Trademark Registration
Filing, objections and oppositions
We advise on choosing a mark that can be registered, prepare the application, and respond to examination objections and oppositions.
Ask about thisTrademark Infringement & Passing Off
When another business uses your brand
If another business uses a mark identical or similar to yours, we review your rights, the evidence of use and the risk of confusion, and advise on a legal notice, an infringement action or a passing off claim.
Ask about thisCopyright
Ownership, licensing and registration
Copyright protects original literary, artistic and other works, including written content, photographs, designs and software. We advise on who owns a work, on licences, and on registration with the Copyright Office.
Ask about thisCopyright Infringement
When your work is copied
If your website content, photographs, designs or other work is used without permission, we advise on takedown requests, legal notices and court action.
Ask about thisFirst steps
If someone is copying your brand or work
What you do in the first few days affects how strong your case is later.
01
Record the evidence
Take dated screenshots, save links and adverts, and buy a sample product if you can.
02
Find proof of ownership
Trademark certificates or applications, design files, drafts and dates of first use.
03
Avoid informal threats
An angry message can hurt your position. A properly drafted legal notice carries more weight.
04
Get advice before acting
We assess the strength of your rights before any notice is sent.
Questions
Trademark and copyright questions
Short answers to questions clients ask us. Every case turns on its own facts, so speak to us before acting on any of them.
What is the difference between a trademark and copyright?
A trademark identifies who is behind goods or services, such as a business name, logo or brand. Copyright protects original creative work, such as written content, photographs, artwork, designs and software. One business can rely on both.
Do I need to register my trademark?
Registration is not compulsory, but it gives you clear rights under the Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001 and makes infringement easier to act on. An unregistered mark may still be protected through a passing off claim, which requires proof of reputation and goodwill.
What is passing off?
Passing off is a claim against someone who presents their goods or services as connected with yours and so damages your goodwill. It can protect a business whose name or get-up has a reputation, even when the mark is not registered.
Someone copied content from my website. What can I do?
Copyright arises when an original work is created, so your content may be protected without registration. Keep evidence of the copying and of your original. A takedown request or legal notice is usually the first step.
Do you handle intellectual property matters outside Lahore?
Yes. We are based in Lahore and also act in intellectual property matters in other cities in Pakistan. Call us with the details and we will tell you how we can help.
Reviewed by Shafique Ahmed, Shafique Law Associates, Lahore. Last reviewed: 30 October 2026. This page explains Pakistani trademark and copyright law in general terms. It is not legal advice on your case. For advice, contact us with the details of your matter.
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1st Floor, Hussain Elahi Building, 6-Begum Road, opposite Punjab Bar Lawyers Hostel, Mozang Chungi, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Office hours
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM