The protection of intellectual property is crucial for companies that have a strong national, regional and international presence in Pakistan, the UAE & GCC Countries, as it offers a protection, if a unique idea or logo violated by unscrupulous competitors. SAMAT - LLP provides a high degree of specialization in protecting registering and enforcing intellectual property rights that encompasses the areas of Patents, Trademark, Service mark, Designs, Copyright, Patents and utility models. The firm also provides expert consultancy in cases involving Trademark, Copyright infringement, protection against counterfeiting, conducting market surveys and filing administrative complaints to government departments.
Intellectual Property
PATENTS
The firm is known for its expertise in Patent Law. We assist our clients from the very beginning, from invention harvesting, to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications through issuance at the Patent Office, as well as enforcement, defense, and monetization of the issued patent. Our patent prosecution practice covers all facets of practice at the Patent Offices, including reissues, annuities, examination & re-examinations, and appeals. We also have extensive experience representing both patent owners as well as companies accused of infringement in patent infringement lawsuits and proceedings in all forums including High Courts.
We also regularly counsel clients and render opinions in connection with patentability, validity, freedom to operate, and infringement for clients of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations.
TRADEMARKS
Our trademark services include evaluating prospective trademarks for clearance and availability for use, and for registrability in Trademark Office. We undertake ex-parte proceedings, such as filing and prosecuting trademark applications, and inter parties opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appellate Boards; as well as policing the market for infringement and representing trademark owners and accused infringers in infringement litigation. Our trademark litigation practice includes ex parte seizure orders, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and civil contempt proceedings in the Courts.
COPYRIGHTS
Our copyright practice includes evaluating works for copyright, including registrability, fair use and scope; preparing and filing copyright applications with Copyright Offices for all type of works (e.g. software, works of art, product packaging, labels, fabrics, websites, infomercials, and audio visual media); and representing copyright owners and accused infringers in infringement litigation, including ex-parte seizure orders, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and civil contempt proceedings in the Courts. In our unfair competition practice, we represent clients in issues relating to unfair trade practices, including trade dress infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition actions, such as the right of publicity, and violations of non-compete and nondisclosure agreements.
UNFAIR COMPETITION TRADE SECRETS
Our trade secret practice includes advising our clients on procedures to maintain confidentiality of valuable technical and business information to achieve and maintain protect ability as trade secrets, including preparation and negotiation of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, and representing trade secret owners and accused infringers in trade secret misappropriation disputes and litigation.
FALSE ADVERTISING
As part of false advertising practice, we evaluate advertisements in all media for false advertising and claim substantiation, and representing clients in disputes, proceedings and litigation in the Courts and Commission.
