Orr, Dignam & Co.‘s intellectual property services span a wide range of IP matters, advising international clients on the domestic market. The firm offers advice on the protection and infringement of IP alongside dispute resolution, drawing on the expertise of the whole corporate and commercial department. Recent highlights for the practice include advising Temu on the IP elements of its launch and operation in Pakistan. The team is led by Karachi-based Aliya Yusuf and Asim Nas, and Islamabad-based Umar Shahid.
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Key clients
- Baker & Mckenzie
- Barrick Gold Corporation
- Fauji Foundation
- Hoechst Pakistan Limited
- Packages Limited
- Temu (Elementary Innovation Pte. Ltd)
Work highlights
Advising Temu on various matters in relation to the launch and operation of its platform/website in Pakistan. Advising the client on general matters of intellectual property law in Pakistan, particularly with respect to copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
Advised Hoechst Pakistan Limited on the proposed acquisition of certain trademarks associated with products that Hoechst was already manufacturing under licence from its Sanofi affiliates.
Advising Meta, through Baker McKenzie, on intellectual property and other legal and regulatory risks associated with launching the proposed music functionality on WhatsApp status in Pakistan.
Practice head
Aliya Yusuf; Asim Nasim; Umar Shahid