Intellectual property law is a legal framework that protects creations of the human mind or intellect. It grants exclusive rights to individuals or organizations for their inventions, artistic works, brand names, logos, and designs. This protection allows creators to control how their intellectual property is used and prevents others from using it without permission. Intellectual property law covers different forms of protection, such as patents for inventions, copyrights for artistic and literary works, trademarks for brand identity, and trade secrets for confidential business information. The purpose of intellectual property law is to encourage innovation, creativity, and investment in new ideas by offering legal protection and recognition to the creators of intellectual works.

In Pakistan, Intellectual Property Law comprises four main categories, namely Copyright Law, Trademark Law, Design and Patent Law. In broader terms, IP Law encompasses the regulations concerning the establishment and protection of intellectual creations such as inventions, designs, brands, artwork, and music.

The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) was established on April 8, 2005, as an independent entity under the administration of the Cabinet Division. Its purpose is to ensure integrated and efficient management of intellectual property in the country. On July 25, 2016, the administrative control of IPO-Pakistan was transferred from the Cabinet Division to the Commerce Division. Consequently, the Trade Marks Registry, Copyright Office, and the Patent & Design Office became part of the newly formed Organization, operating under a unified and integrated management system.

The primary functions of the Organization include:

• Administering and coordinating all government systems for the protection and  strengthening of Intellectual Property (IP).

• Managing all IP offices across the country.

• Promoting awareness about IP rights.

• Providing advisory services to the Federal Government on IP policy matters.

• Ensuring effective enforcement of IP rights through designated IPR.

• Enforcement Agencies such as the Police, FIA, and Pakistan Customs.

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