IP protection urged to accelerate innovation in Pakistan

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MG News | January 02, 2025 at 10:31 AM GMT+05:00

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January 02, 2025 (MLN): The importance of Intellectual Property (IP) protection in promoting economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Pakistan is outlined by Chairperson Ambassador Farukh Amil and Director General Shazia Adnan.

The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-PAKISTAN) welcomed a high-level visit from the Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, to its headquarters.

During the visit, the Chairperson and Director General provided a comprehensive briefing and presentation to the Parliamentary Secretary, covering the organization's functions in detail.

The briefing included an overview of the organization's role in promoting Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and geographical indications.

The visit also highlighted the organization's focus on supporting Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, which are critical to Pakistan's economic growth and development.

In particular, the visit emphasized the organization's commitment to youth empowerment in innovation.

The Parliamentary Secretary was warmly received by Farukh Amil, Shazia Adnan, and IPO officers.

The visit was an important opportunity for the organization to showcase its functions and achievements, and to brief the Parliamentary Secretary on its key initiatives and performance.

The Parliamentary Secretary was also informed about the organization's performance.

This included its efforts to raise awareness about IPRs and provide training and capacity-building programs.

Additionally, the organization has been facilitating the registration of intellectual property rights.

The Parliamentary Secretary appreciated the performance of the organization and acknowledged the importance of its work in promoting IPRs in Pakistan.

He recognized the organization's efforts to create a conducive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship and to support the country's economic growth and development.

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