An Introduction to The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan)
Intellectual Property (IP) is critical for competitive economy in the
back drop of ongoing globalization. Sustainable economic growth now depends
largely on Hi-tech R&D base and efficient knowledge input. The new concept
of IP based nation is gaining ground because it is Intellectual Property which
enables technology creation and technology transfer by providing the necessary
enabling environment. For these considerations Intellectual Property was
mainstreamed in Pakistan
in 2005. IP was brought under the limelight of public policy by simultaneously
establishing IPO-Pakistan, empowering the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA)
and activating Pakistan Customs against IPR violations. The Government decision
to establish IPO-Pakistan was particularly aimed at addressing the
institutional shortcomings that were impeding the effective management of
intellectual property in Pakistan.
The other two parallel decisions were aimed at strengthening IPR enforcement in
the country. It is by definition an exponential change.
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