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Ali & Associates strongly advocated for additional tribunals to expedite IP cases
LAHORE: Ali & Associates proudly announces a significant victory in the expansion of Intellectual Property (IP) Tribunals in Punjab. Through legal advocacy and unwavering commitment, Ali & Associates successfully spearheaded the establishment of more IP Tribunals in Punjab, the largest province of Pakistan; addressing a long-standing gap in Pakistan’s IP adjudication framework.
Recognizing that a single IP Tribunal in Punjab was inadequate to meet the growing demands of the industry and legal fraternity, Ali & Associates took decisive action, filing a Constitutional Petition (CP) in the Lahore High Court against IPO-Pakistan, the Ministry of Law & Justice and the Federal Government. Our Resident Partner – Lahore, Mr. Shakeel Abid, Advocate Supreme Court, led this critical litigation as the Petitioner in Person.
In pursuance of the High Court’s directives dated 03-02-2021 the Ministry of Law & Justice, and IPO-Pakistan were constrained to take steps for the said development. Ali & Associates stood as the sole legal representative in this landmark case, championing the cause on behalf of businesses, industry stakeholders, and the legal community.
Our persistence and legal acumen have resulted in a historic achievement—the formation of two additional IP Tribunals in Punjab.
With this expansion, Pakistan now has a total of six IP Tribunals, ensuring broader coverage and efficient IP enforcement nationwide. The updated structure includes:
This milestone not only strengthens Pakistan’s IP enforcement landscape but also ensures efficient, accessible, and expedited resolution of IP disputes. It is a game-changer for businesses, innovators, and legal practitioners, fostering a stronger, innovation-driven economy.
Ali & Associates takes immense pride in leading this transformation and extends heartfelt congratulations to our clients, industry stakeholders, and businesses. We remain committed to safeguarding intellectual property rights of Businesses and Innovators with unwavering dedication and legal excellence.
