Intellectual Property Across Borders: Navigating Jurisdictions with RIGHTS & COUNSEL

In today’s global economy, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) is no longer a local concern—it’s a cross-border imperative. At RIGHTS & COUNSEL, we specialize in helping clients strategically register, enforce, and manage their IP assets across a wide range of jurisdictions, each with its own regulatory nuances and procedural complexities.

Whether you’re a startup entering new markets or an established brand protecting a global portfolio, our region-specific expertise ensures that your trademarks, copyrights, and patents remain secure and enforceable—wherever you do business.

Our Jurisdictional Coverage

Pakistan

As our home jurisdiction, RIGHTS & COUNSEL offers deep expertise in Pakistan’s IP laws, governed by the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan). We assist with trademark registrations, oppositions, renewals, enforcement actions, and litigation. Our local insight and longstanding relationships with regulatory bodies ensure a smooth and proactive IP protection process.

Afghanistan

IP law in Afghanistan is evolving, with limited but developing legal infrastructure. RIGHTS & COUNSEL advises foreign and domestic clients on how to register trademarks under current regulations and navigate the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s administrative procedures. We also guide enforcement strategies in a challenging legal environment.

GCC Countries

We assist clients across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait. While the GCC unified trademark law exists in theory, each country still maintains its own registration process. We handle national filings, renewals, and enforcement, and coordinate regional strategies to protect your brand throughout the Gulf.

European Union

Our EU IP services include trademark and design registrations with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). We help clients secure unitary protection across all member states and navigate opposition proceedings, appeals, and enforcement under the EU’s harmonized legal system.

United States

The USPTO offers one of the most rigorous and structured IP systems in the world. RIGHTS & COUNSEL provides end-to-end support in U.S. trademark filings, Office Action responses, renewals, and litigation. We also advise on federal and state-level infringement actions, domain disputes, and customs recordation for counterfeit prevention.

Australia

Australia’s IP system is comprehensive and aligned with international treaties. We assist with applications through IP Australia, handle opposition proceedings, and offer brand protection strategies tailored for the region’s commercial and legal landscape.

Central Asia

Central Asia—including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—presents a unique IP environment where laws are transitioning toward international alignment. RIGHTS & COUNSEL works closely with trusted local associates to manage filings, renewals, and enforcement actions, offering clients a streamlined experience across this diverse region.

Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and more)

Latin American countries have diverse and often formal IP procedures, and enforcement varies widely. RIGHTS & COUNSEL coordinates trademark and patent filings across the region, manages Madrid Protocol and national applications, and provides enforcement strategies aligned with local realities and language requirements.

WIPO & The Madrid System

As international IP strategy increasingly relies on multilateral treaties, RIGHTS & COUNSEL helps clients leverage tools like the Madrid Protocol, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). We manage international trademark applications and coordinate responses to refusals from designated countries, simplifying the protection of marks across more than 130 jurisdictions through a single filing.

Why Regional Expertise Matters

Each jurisdiction has its own:

• Filing procedures and timelines
• Classification systems and language requirements
• Enforcement mechanisms and administrative remedies
• Treaty memberships (e.g., Madrid Protocol, Paris Convention)

Navigating these differences requires more than legal knowledge—it demands local insight, cultural understanding, and practical experience. RIGHTS & COUNSEL brings all three to the table.

A Global IP Strategy, Tailored to You

At RIGHTS & COUNSEL, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We partner with clients to design jurisdiction-specific IP strategies that align with their commercial goals, risk profiles, and growth plans.

Whether you’re filing a single trademark in Pakistan or managing a multinational portfolio across continents, our team is ready to protect what matters most—your ideas, your identity, and your future.

Contact us today at +92-42-36316331 or Email: info@rightsncounsel.com.