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A Patent Application is your formal request to protect your invention in Pakistan through the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO). It details your innovation's technical features, how it works, and what makes it unique - letting you claim exclusive rights to make, sell, or license it for up to 20 years.

Filing with IPO-Pakistan requires specific diagrams, descriptions, and claims that show your invention is new, useful, and not obvious to experts in your field. The application becomes public after 18 months, so timing matters. Once approved, you can stop others from copying your invention and build your business around it.

File a Patent Application as soon as you develop a new invention or innovative process - before sharing it publicly or starting commercial production. This is especially crucial in Pakistan's competitive industries like pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing, where protecting your intellectual property early gives you a vital market advantage.

Submit your application when you have a working prototype or detailed documentation ready. The IPO-Pakistan reviews applications in order of filing date, and being first matters. Many businesses file during product development phases, particularly when seeking investment or planning to license their technology to others. Getting protection early helps prevent competitors from copying your innovation.

• Pakistan's patent system offers three main types of Patent Applications: Ordinary Patents for new inventions (lasting 20 years), Utility Models for minor improvements (10-year term), and Industrial Design Patents for unique product appearances (15 years). Each requires different levels of technical detail and examination processes.
• Applications can be filed as either Complete or Provisional. Complete applications need full technical specifications, while Provisional applications let inventors secure an early filing date with basic details, giving 12 months to submit the complete version.
• Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications offer international protection while filing through Pakistan as the receiving office.

• Inventors and Innovators: Individual creators, research teams, or companies who develop new technologies file Patent Applications to protect their intellectual property rights.
• Patent Attorneys: Legal specialists who draft applications, ensure technical compliance, and guide clients through IPO-Pakistan's requirements.
• Corporate R&D Departments: Research teams in companies file applications to secure competitive advantages for their innovations.
• Universities and Research Institutions: Academic institutions protect discoveries made through research programs and secure potential licensing revenue.
• IPO-Pakistan Examiners: Government officials who review applications, conduct searches, and determine patentability.

• Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed descriptions, diagrams, and drawings of your invention showing how it works and what makes it unique.
• Prior Art Search: Research existing patents and publications through IPO-Pakistan's database to confirm your invention's novelty.
• Inventor Details: Gather all inventors' complete information, including their qualifications and contributions.
• Claims Drafting: Our platform helps structure clear, precise claims that define your invention's scope and protect your rights effectively.
• Supporting Materials: Collect test results, prototype photos, and experimental data proving your invention works as described.
• Application Forms: Complete Form P-1 along with required declarations and fee schedules from IPO-Pakistan.

• Title and Abstract: Clear, concise description of your invention's core technical features and purpose.
• Background Section: Context of the invention and existing problems it solves in the field.
• Detailed Description: Complete technical explanation with reference to drawings, showing how to make and use the invention.
• Claims Section: Precise legal statements defining the invention's scope of protection.
• Drawings: Clear technical diagrams labeled according to IPO-Pakistan standards.
• Declaration Forms: Signed statements confirming inventor rights and ownership.
• Power of Attorney: Authorization for patent attorneys to act on behalf of inventors.

A Patent Application differs significantly from a Patent Knowhow Licence. While both relate to intellectual property protection, they serve distinct purposes in Pakistan's legal framework and are used at different stages of innovation protection.

• Purpose and Timing: Patent Applications establish initial legal rights over an invention, filed before public disclosure. Patent Knowhow Licences come later, when sharing protected technology with others.
• Legal Effect: Applications create exclusive rights lasting up to 20 years through IPO-Pakistan. Licences merely grant permission to use existing patents.
• Content Requirements: Applications need detailed technical specifications and claims. Licences focus on usage terms, royalties, and confidentiality.
• Parties Involved: Applications name inventors and assignees only. Licences establish relationships between patent owners and licensees.