2011
According to Chambers Asia Pacific Intellectual Property Pakistan:
“This boutique is one of the oldest in the country, having been founded in 1948 to focus exclusively on IP Law. From its Karachi base, the team of around ten fee earners covers all areas of trademark and patent registration, litigation and enforcement work, with clients drawn from a range of local and multinational entities active in Pakistan. A unique selling point is that the firm counts former members of the Trademarks Registry among its rank.”
Sources say: “This is a well-respected firm that carries a lot of good will-IP is what they do, and they really know how to do it.”
KEY INDIVIDUALS: Mohammad Fazil Bharucha heads the firm and is “absolutely thorough-you can trust him completely to cover every last detail,” clients enthuse.
2010
According to Chambers Asia Pacific Intellectual Property Pakistan:
“Practicing exclusively in IP, this boutique firm is one of the country’s oldest and most respected names. With ten fee earners in hand, the firm houses dedicated patent and trademarks agents, as well as transactional lawyers and litigation specialists. The firm services a broad international client base, with key names drawn from the financial services, manufacturing, energy and trading spheres. Heading the team, Mohammad Fazil Bharucha “is a hard worker who really makes an effort for his client,” interviewees report”
2009
According to Chambers Asia Pacific Intellectual Property Pakistan:
“A leader in the field of IP in Pakistan” and hailed for its “top-quality work,” this firm is one of the few dedicated IP outfits in the country. Led by the highly regarded Mohammad Fazil Bharucha, the firm undertakes IP litigation, filings and registration. One of the highlight of the past year was it involvement in the Basmati Growers’Association’s applicant for registration of basmati as a collective trader mark in the absence of geographical indications law in Pakistan. The firm represents a range of high-profile companies such as Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Cadbury Schweppes, Shell and Colgate-Palmolive.”