| Syed Auqil Ali Shah |
Senior Partner | saashah@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (B.A., 1984) |
| Memberships | Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA); Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA); European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA); International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI); International Trademark Association (INTA). |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Author of various articles and papers in IP News. International Vice President of the Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA) and the Founding President of the Pakistan chapter of the APAA. Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA), a representative body of Pakistani IP attorneys.
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| Karimullah Adeni |
Managing Partner | karimullah@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (Bachelors of Law, 1985; Bachelors of Science, 1982); Franklin Pierce Law Centre (Post Graduation in IP) |
| Memberships | International Trademark Association (INTA); Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA); Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA); Karachi Bar Association; Sindh Bar Council; PAK-US Alumni Association; Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR). |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Joint Secretary PIPRA. Selected for Post Graduate Diploma in IP by USAID. Participated in the International Visitors Program of the US Department of States: "Copyright in the Electronic Age". Introduced IP Law in LLB's Curriculum in Pakistan. Legal Consultant PPMA. Editor of IP News. Regularly contributes articles for magazines, newspapers and periodicals.
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| Mrs. Q. A. Adeni |
Partner | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (St. Joseph College-B.A., 1959) |
| Memberships | Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA) |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Mrs. Adeni is one of the founding members of Ali & Associates and has the distinction of being the first Registered Trademark Agent of Ali & Associates when she joined the office in 1972 alongwith the founder Mr. Talib Ali Shah and has been in practice of Intellectual Property Law since then.
During initial years was responsible for Trademark availability searches, trade-mark prosecution and opposition. Further she was also a key member of our team of consultants, advising clients on specific strategies in the development and evolution of trade mark portfolios for both domestic and international clients. At present she is looking after the management and administrative affairs of Ali & Associates.
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| Khurram Gul Ghory |
Partner | kgghory@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | Pakistan Military Academy; University of Punjab, Lahore; University Law College (LL.B., 1991) |
| Memberships | Lahore High Court Bar Association (Life Member). |
| Languages | English, Urdu and Punjabi |
| Biography | Represented clients in over 500 cases. Established the doctrine of copyright protection for television formats before Pakistan's Courts in a case involving Pakistan's leading media conglomerates. Successfully litigated Constitutional Petitions on behalf of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (PPMA). Represented Pakistan's largest confectionery company in landmark case establishing that trademark law covers three dimensional aspects of a product. Worked as Officer of the State Bank of Pakistan. |
| Reported Cases | 2003 CLD 969; 2005 CLD 822; 2001 MLD 1859; 2006 CLD 97; 2005 CLD 10; 2007 CLD 966; 2007 CLD 1044.
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| Mohiuddin Adeni |
Partner | mohiuddin@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | NED University of Engineering & Technology (Bachelors of Engineering, 1989); Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi (M.B.A., 1995); S.M. Law College, University of Karachi (LL.B., 2006) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Association; Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA); Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA). |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Developed global branding strategy for Pakistan's largest media group. Advised an international movie studio on piracy issues in Pakistan. Coordinated nationwide Anti-Counterfeiting actions on behalf of a global computer company.
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| Jamil Afghani |
Partner | jamil@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (B.Sc., Physics, 1988; Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Advertising and Promotion, 1991; LL.B., 2007) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Association; Sindh Bar Council; Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA); Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA); International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC). |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Led successful anti-counterfeiting actions on behalf of leading international companies including HP, Pfizer, Michelin Tyres, LVMH.
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| Ali Kabir Shah |
Partner | akshah@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Kent at Canterbury (LL.B., with honours; LL.M., International Law with International Relations) |
| Memberships | Sindh Bar Council; Karachi Bar Association; Asian Patent Attorneys' Association (APAA); Pakistan Intellectual and Industrial Rights Association (PIPRA). |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Represented the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association during negotiations on implementation of Data Protection and Patent Linkage laws. Member Advisory Board, Concern for Children Trust. Delegate at International Visitor's Leadership Program U.S.-Department of State on Rule of Law in Pakistan.
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| Mehboob Ali Shah |
Of Counsel | mashah@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (B.Sc., 1960); Pakistan Institute of Legal Affairs (DILL, 1974); Pakistan Institute of Management (PERT/CPM, 1984; DCM, 1985; PSDM, 1986); Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, BUET (LCWS, 1989); University of Reading, UK (WEWP, 1993); National Engineering, Research & Development Centre, Sri Lanka (LCH, 1988) |
| Memberships | Albert Einstein Society Of Pakistan; Pakistan Association Of Scientist And Scientific Professions. |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Served As A Director Of Pakistan Council For Appropriate Technology. Chief Patent Consultant Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR). Consultant To Commission On Science And Technology For Sustainable Development In South (COMSATS). President Of Village Assistance And Development Association (VADA). Trustee Of Nice Link. Technical Director Of Indus Earth. Represented Government of Pakistan At International Stages And Worked Closely With UNIDO, UNICEF and UNESCO. Trustee of the NICE Link Trust and Technical Director of Indus Earth. Technical Advisor: Sindh Rural Workers Co-operative Organization (SRWCO); Ishaque Kho social Welfare Association (IKSWA); Development Organization for Support of Technology and Environment (DOSTE); Sindh Agricultural and Forestry Workers' Coordination Organizations (SAFWCO).
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| Adiyah Shah |
Trademark Attorney | adiyah@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | Ohio Wesleyan University (Bachelors in International Economic and Finance) |
| Memberships | International Trademark Association (INTA), Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) International Economics Honors Society (Life Member) |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Dealing with all trademark matters in Afghanistan.
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| Abdul Hameed Iqbal |
Senior Counsel | ahiqbal@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (D.B.M., D.B.I. and M.B.D.S., 1976; LL.B., 1986) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Association; Sindh High Court Bar Association; Supreme Court Bar Association; Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA); Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA). |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Author: "How intellectual property rights can be enforced"; "Abuse of the monopoly rights granted under a patent and its remedy available under the patent ordinance 2000"; "Novelty in patent cases"; "Role of intellectual property in protecting consumer's interest"; "The art of drafting patent specification and the claims". Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan. Chief Patent Attorney-Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR). Chief Patent Advisor, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (Governing body of all Pakistan Universities and Colleges). |
| Reported Cases | PLD 1993 Karachi 129; 1993 MLD1094, 1993 MLD 1349; 1993 CLC 2203; 1995 MLD 638; PLD 1996 Karachi 122; 1999 MLD 3173; PLD 2000 Karachi 192; 2001 MLD 39; PLD 1993 Karachi 144; 1993 MLD 1222; 1993 CLC 2201; PLD 1995 Karachi 247; 1995 MLD 1464; 1997 CLC 160; 1999 YLR 96; 2001 SCMR 967; 2001 MLD 39; 2002 CLD 878; 2004 CLD 680; 2006 CLD 716.
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| Muhammad Shakil Abid |
Senior Counsel | shakilabid@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Punjab (B.A., Political Science 1989; LL.B., 1992) |
| Memberships | Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan; Lahore High Court Bar Association; Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA); Lahore Bar Association; Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA); International Bar Association. |
| Languages | English, Urdu and Punjabi |
| Biography | An advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan with 16 years standing at the Bar as a practicing Advocate, handling variety of cases regarding Intellectual Property Laws. Delivered Lectures on IP Laws at different Bar Associations of the Country sponsor by UN Development Program and ILU Islamabad in 2007-2008. Successful participation in training course on enforcing and evaluating IP Rights in Europe at Germany in 2005. Chairman IP Law Committee Lahore Bar Association since 2007. Executive member of Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA). |
| Reported Cases | 2003 CLD 1531; 2004 CLD 1210; 2004 CLD 871; 2007 CLD 1189; 2008 CLD 105; 2006 CLD 892; MLD 2007; 2004 CLD 707.
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| Shazia Tasleem |
Senior Counsel | stasleem@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (B.Com., 1995; LL.B., 1998) |
| Memberships | Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association - PIPRA (Member, Executive Committee); Asian Patent Attorney Association - APAA (Member, Executive Committee); Afzal Memorial Thalaesmia Foundation, Karachi, Pakistan. |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Author: Ethics & Economics in Intellectual Property Rights; Intellectual Property Rights Laws Enforcement & Development; Geographical Indication - IP in Pakistan; How important are trademarks?; Regular Contributor to IP News. Guest Speaker to various Universities to deliver lectures on Corporate & Intellectual Property Law. Selected for International Visitor Leadership Program sponsored by USA for The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in 2009. Also visited different parts of the world to attend IP Conferences. |
| Reported Cases | 2004 CLD 1198; 2004 CLD 1163; 2005 CLD 822; 2006 CLD 978; 2006 CLD 991; 2006 CLD 97; 2007 CLD 1610; 2009 CLD 905; 2010 CLD 22; 2010 CLD 692; 2010 CLD 890; 2010 CLD 1272; 2010 CLD 311; 2011 CLD 833; 2011 CLD 193.
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| Hakim Ali Chohan |
Senior Counsel | hachohan@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (DAIBP, 1986); University of Sindh (LL.B.; M.B.A.) |
| Memberships | Sindh Bar Council; Sindh High Court Bar Association; Income Tax bar Association; Institute of Bankers in Pakistan. |
| Languages | English and Arabic |
| Biography | Appointed State Counsel for Government of Sindh, Pakistan to assist Advocate General on Banking, Financial, Commercial and Corporate Matters. As a distinguished banker and Senior Vice President at one of Pakistan's largest bank held following portfolios; (i). Head of Banking. (ii). Head of International Trade. (iii). Head of Credit and Finance. Visiting Lecturer S.M. Law College and Hamdard University, Karachi-Pakistan. |
| Reported Cases | 2005 CLC 1639; 2008 CLD 983.
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| Shabana Perveen |
Senior Associate | shabana@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (B.A., 1992); Sindh Muslim Law College (LL.B., 1998) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Association; Sindh Bar Council; Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Association (PIPRA); Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA). |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Specialized in the area of Intellectual Property including Trademark & Copyright laws. Head of Opposition Department for Trademarks. Engaged in the protection of Intellectual Property and the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights including preparation, processing and prosecuting of Opposition, Rectification, Infringements and other related matters.
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| Mirza Mehmood Baig |
Senior Associate | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (M.A., 1990; LL.B., 1992) |
| Memberships | Sindh Bar Council; Karachi Bar Association; Sindh High Court Bar Association. |
| Languages | English, Urdu, Sindhi and Punjabi |
| Biography | Advocate High Court with over 15 years of experience.
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| Shahzad Hussain |
Senior Associate | shahzad@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (B.Com.; LL.B.)
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| Languages | English, Urdu and Punjabi |
| Biography | Expertise include trademark registration and infringement, domain name disputes and unfair competition. Works closely with clients to protect their intellectual property rights by advising on related matters.
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| Muhammad Iqbal Goheer |
Senior Associate | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University Of Karachi (B.A., 1964; LL.B., 1988) |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Examiner of Trademarks in Trademark Registry and Assistant Registrar of Trademarks for 40 years. Assistant Registrar of Trademarks, Government of Pakistan. Attended IP Course in Sri Lanka 1999. Assistant Registrar of Trademarks, Trademarks Registry, Government of Pakistan.
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| Rafique Ahmed Khan |
Senior Associate | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Sindh (B.A., 1972) |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Joined Government Service in 1974 in the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce, and Islamabad. In 1979, Posted as Commercial Assistant in the Commercial Section Embassy of Pakistan Tokyo (Japan). Attached with the Trademarks Registry, Karachi in 1986 and worked as Superintendent, Administrative Officer and Assistant Registrar till retirement in January, 2010. Heard and Decided Trade Marks Applications and Oppositions Delegated by the Registrar of Trade Marks. Attended seminars organized By WIPO in Switzerland, France, Bulgaria and Laos. Assistant Registrar Of Trade Marks, Intellectual Property Office, Pakistan.
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| Saima Nasir |
Associate | saima@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (L.L.B.), University of Karachi (B.Sc.) |
| Admitted | Sindh Bar Council (2008) |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Specializes in the areas of intellectual property and is engaged in protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Her experience includes preparations, processing and prosecution of oppositions, rectifications, infringements and other related matters.
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| Faridah Hemani |
Associate | faridah@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Victoria (B.A., Political Science & Sociology); University of London (LL.B.); City University London (Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)); The Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn (Barrister-at-Law) |
| Memberships | The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn |
| Languages | English, Urdu & French |
| Biography | Over 5 years of experience as a caseworker for various Legal Aid clinics in Toronto, Canada and has received formal training in Legal Advisory and Advocacy from City University London. A Barrister of The Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Presently, specializes in Intellectual Property Law and has experience in all areas of intellectual property including trademark, copyright, design and patent law. Practice primarily focuses on trademark and copyright law andworks with the nation's leading Automotive, Textile and Pharmaceutical companies in securing/protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights in Pakistan and abroad.
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| Mohammad Faraz |
Associate | faraz@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (L.L.B.), University of Karachi (B.Com.) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Council, Sindh Bar Council |
| Languages | English & Urdu |
| Biography | Deals with the matters of copyright oppositions, rectifications, attending the hearings in the Copyright Office as well as before Copyright Board, providing legal back-up to anti-counterfeiting Department. Also works with Custom Authorities against the import and export of counterfeit infringed goods.
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| Kifayatullah Jan |
Associate | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (L.L.B.), University of Peshawar (B.A.) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Association, Sindh Bar Council |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Advocate High Court with over 7 years of experience.
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| Mahwish Khan |
Associate | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karchi (L.L.B.) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Association, Sindh Bar Counci |
| Languages | English and Urdu |
| Biography | Working as Junior Attorney, focusing on intellectual property drafting and research along with correspondence with Clients and in house matters. Dealing Courts matters in District level.
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| Samiullah Khan |
Associate | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (L.L.B.), University of Karachi (Masters in Political Science), University of Karchi (Masters in International Relations) |
| Memberships | Sindh Bar Council, Karachi Bar Association |
| Languages | English, Urdu & Pushto |
| Biography | Worked in Adamjee Govt. Science College as Lecturer. Completed LLB from SM Govt. Law College, Karachi and joined Ali & Associates in the year 2008. Presently dealing with the matters relating to Intellectual Property particularly with the Trade Marks Opposition including preparation, processing and attending hearings before the Registrar of Trade Marks as well as before subordinate courts.
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| Doulat Madad |
Associate | info@aliassociates.com.pk |

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| Education | University of Karachi (L.L.B.), University of Sindh (B.A.) |
| Memberships | Karachi Bar Association, Sindh Bar Council |
| Languages | English & Urdu |
| Biography | Intellectual Property Law including Trademarks & Copyrights.
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