With an international and domestic offering, Ali & Associates covers a range of complex intellectual property matters including anti-counterfeiting, licensing and industrial design. The team routinely advises governmental agencies, regulatory bodies such as Pakistan’s Telecommunications Authority and clients in the pharma and healthcare sector. They boast a wealth of experience in front of the High and Supreme Courts of Pakistan and bring a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in mediation, labour and litigation. Ali Kabir Shah is noted for his work in contentious and non-contentious matters in the IP space, appearing before the High Courts. Karimullah Adeni brings over 40 years of experience in the field, advising corporations on a broad range of IP matters. Key contacts in the department include Syed Auqil Ali Shah, Mohiuddin Adeni, Shakeel Abid, Hanya Haroon and Fouzia Bilal.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ali & Associates’ intellectual property practice stands out for its deep regional understanding, strategic foresight, and client-focused approach. What makes this team unique is its ability to seamlessly integrate traditional IP strategies with evolving market demands, offering both robust legal protection and commercially viable solutions.'
- ‘Ali & Associates stands out for its deep expertise in intellectual property across diverse industries, combining local insight with international standards. The team is highly responsive, strategic, and business-oriented, which makes them a trusted partner for complex IP matters. Their collaborative approach, use of legal tech tools, and commitment to client-tailored solutions set them apart from many peers. Clients can expect strong litigation capabilities, efficient prosecution services, and a proactive attitude toward risk management.’
Key clients
- HUGO BOSS AG MOTION PICTURES ASSOCIATION JUMERIAH INTERNATIONAL LLC GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION LIMITED CAMELOT UK BIDCO LIMITED OLIMP LABORATORIES SP ELITE GOLD LTD XIAOMI INC. TIKTOK CHANNEL V SONIX INC. DR. WILLMAR SCHWABE GMBH HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY LIMITED AIR CHINA LIMITED HONDA ATLAS POWER PRODUCTS LIMITED FAUJI CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED IFFCO REUSCH INTERNATIONAL VELUM LIMITED CHAPTER FOUR CORP. DISCOVERY INC. SOCIETE DES PRODUCTS NESTLE S.A. HONDA MOTORS LOTTE CORPORATION PROCTER & GAMBLE BAXTER INTERNATIONAL Inc. NOKIA CORPORATION SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT LLOYDS REGISTER EMEA H-D USA LLC (HARLEY DAVIDSON) NETFLIX INC. TELEVISION FOOD NETWORK BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) J&B MEDICAL GROUP COMMSCOPE Inc. GUL AHMED TEXTILE MILLS LTD. MASTER GROUP OF COMPANIES ISMAIL INDUSTRIES LTD. JAFFER BROTHERS PVT. LTD. FORWARD SPORTS PVT. LTD GETZ PHARMA PVT. LTD KHAADI SMC PVT. LTD BYKEA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED BRANDS FOR LESS L.L.C CAR- FRESHNER CORPORATION LT FOODS OVERSEAS LTD LIFESTYLE EQUITIES CV. (POLO CLUB BEVERLY HILLS) OSTINDO INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. ORIENTAL FOOD INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD STARBUZZ TOBACCO, INC. TAN NHAT HUONG CO. LTD TOMMY HILFIGER LICENSING LLC VUADRA LIMITED VITABIOTICS LIMITED LOTTE CORPORATION KITZ CORPORATION INDUS MOTOR COMPANY LTD. COSLAB PVT. LTD. FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, A.C. BIOEXCYTE PHARMA PVT. LTD. ASKARI BANK LTD. ABC HYGIENE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD SILK ROUTE BEAUTY PRODUCTS MILLAC FOODS PVT. LTD RICA S.P.A PT MEGASURYA MAS WESTERN DIGITAL RED BULL GMBH YUNUS BROTHERS GROUP (LUCKY GROUP) INDEPENDENT MEDIA CORPORATION PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL MARIE STOPES SOCIETY CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION MAHLE INTERNATIONAL APRIL INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE PEPE'S PIRI PIRI LTD. FINOLEX CABLE LIMITED CATERPILLAR LIMITED GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ZHEJIANG GEELY HOLDING GROUP LTD. BEIJING DAJIA INTERNET INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KARL MAYER MALCO PRODUCTS MOVENPICK TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD.
Work highlights
Assisted TOYOTA in providing a legal opinion on data protection and privacy laws in Pakistan.
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Hanya Haroon
Practice head
Syed Auqil Ali Shah; Karimullah Adeni; Mohiuddin Adeni; Ali Kabir Shah; Shakeel Abid; Hanya Haroon; Fouzia Bilal