Legal basis is the Trademark Law “Trade Marks Ordinance 2001, in force since April 12th, 2004.
Trademark protection is obtained by registration or use.

Nice classification; although law is yet to be amended, the Trade Marks Registry accepts applications as per 10th edition.

Registrable as a trademark are all distinctive and graphically representable signs, such as words, names, letters, numbers, devices and any combination of the mentioned signs. Well-known marks are recognised.
The following trademark types are registrable: trade marks and certification marks, collective marks and domain names.

The application is filed at the Trademarks Registry. Electronic filing is available.
A separate application has to be filed for each class.
It is possible to file other similar trademarks as series trademarks in the same application.
It is possible to file an application in Pakistan claiming priority rights in a corresponding Convection country. Provided that the certified copy of the priority application is filed within 3 months of the date of filing of the application in Pakistan.
Foreign applicants need a local agent.
A notarised power of attorney is necessary. Legalisation of the Power of Attorney is recommended.
Foreign applicants do not need a domestic registration.
The application process includes a formal examination, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for any conflicts with prior trademarks. Signs not deemed distinctive in the examination can be registered if distinctiveness has been acquired by use.
The first office action is taken within approx. 3 months of filing of the application. The whole procedure from application to registration takes around 16 to 18 months if no third party objection/opposition is raised/filed.
Prior to registration, the trademark application is published in the monthly “Trademarks Journal” for inviting third party oppositions.

National:
The opposition period is 2 months from publication date of the application, however, two extensions of 1 month each can be obtained.

A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from date of application.
The registration is renewable for subsequent periods of 10 years. The initial registration of a trademark application filed prior to April 12, 2004, is valid for a period of 7 years. Renewals prior to April 12, 2004 were made for a period of 15 years from the expiration date of the original registration or from the last renewal of registration, renewals after April 12, 2004 will be done for a period of 10 years.

Practical details on grace periods for trademark renewals are available in our publication here

Practical details on trademark use requirements are available in our publication here

The official fee for filing a trademark application is PKR 3,000 for one class and PKR 3,000 for each additional class. The official registration fee is PKR 9,000. There is no publication fees.

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Practical details on trademark licensing are available in our publication here