Osama Khalil

In 2018, a significant legal decision in Islamabad clarified a fundamental right for thousands of people: the right to citizenship by birth in Pakistan. The case, known as Saeed Abdi Mahmud versus the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), revolved around a simple but crucial question. Does a person born on Pakistani soil automatically become a […]

In September 2023, the Balochistan High Court made a decision that affects every Pakistani citizen. The case involved CNIC issuance rights, where a group of people claimed they could not get their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) despite proving they were Pakistani citizens. The petitioners had lived in Pakistan for generations and possessed documents confirming

The TM-8 form serves a very specific purpose in the trademark opposition process in Pakistan. You use this special form exclusively to oppose applications for collective trademarks or certification trademarks. The TM-8 process follows different rules than standard trademark oppositions because collective and certification marks affect entire groups or industries rather than individual businesses. The

The TM-9 form serves as the official response to an opposition against your collective or certification trademark application. You use this specific form when someone has challenged your special trademark application using a TM-8 form. The TM-9 represents your formal defense and explains why your collective or certification mark deserves registration despite the opposition raised

The TM-10 form serves a specific function in the trademark opposition process for special categories of marks. You use this form to officially confirm your attendance at a hearing related to either a collective trademark or a certification trademark opposition case. The TM-10 process ensures proper scheduling and preparation for hearings that involve these specialized

The TM-12 form serves as the official document for maintaining your trademark protection in Pakistan. You use this form specifically to renew your trademark registration before it expires. The TM-12 process ensures your trademark rights continue for another ten-year period, protecting your brand investment and preventing others from using your established mark in the marketplace.

The TM-13 form serves as a crucial recovery option for trademark owners who have missed their renewal deadlines. You use this form specifically to restore a trademark that has been removed from the register due to non-payment of renewal fees. The TM-13 process acts as a safety net, providing a final opportunity to regain your

The TM-14 form serves a specific strategic purpose in trademark management in Pakistan. You use this form when you need to divide your trademark application or registration into separate parts. The TM-14 process allows you to split either your trademark itself or the goods and services covered by your mark, creating separate applications that can

This formal request serves an important purpose in the trademark process in Pakistan. You use this procedure when you need the Registrar to provide detailed written reasons for a decision made regarding your trademark application or opposition. This request ensures transparency in the decision-making process and helps applicants understand the legal basis for outcomes that

The TM-16 form serves as the official solution for fixing mistakes and making changes to trademark applications in Pakistan. You use this form when you need to correct errors in your application or request permission to amend certain details. The TM-16 process ensures that simple mistakes don’t become major obstacles in your trademark registration journey,