Mrs.

Zahra Yaqeen
Principal Scientific Officer
Pharmaceutical Research Center
PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi,
Pakistan.
 Pakistan
 Capital Islamabad

 Total Population 164,741,924

(July 2007 est.)

 National Language Urdu

 GDP (2006-07)
“GDP growth during FY07
will remain close to the 7 per cent.”

 GNP (2006-07)
GNP per capita: (2004) 600 (nominal U.S.
$) Per Capita Income (2006-07)
 Pakistan being a member of the
WTO

 Pakistan being a member of the

WTO, had to accept the TRIPs
Obligation due to the Single
undertaken “requirement”
 PROTECTION OF INVENTIONS
THROUGH PATENT RIGHT:
 This is the only way to encourage the
researchers.

 This is the only way to save the valuable results

of research from being wasted.

 This is the only way to enable human society to

uniformly enjoy the benefits of research
activities.

 This is the only way to create a research friendly

atmosphere in the world.
 PATENT DRAFTING,
A MAJOR STEP:
 Disclosure of outcome of the research is a good news
for the humanity.

 The researcher validly expects a reward of his/her

hard work.

 To come forward for a legal protection proper disclosure

is required.

 Here comes the art of Patent Drafting.

 The disclosure has to meet the requirements of relevant

law en force in the country where the protection is required.
 BETTER THE DRAFTING
STRONGER IS THE RIGHT:
 A Patent Specification has to systematically and clearly
disclose the invention or the improvement.

 It is the proper drafting which enables one to understand

where the inventive step lies.

 It is the statement of claims which establishes the legal

boundaries of the rights of the inventor.

 The drafting of a Patent Specification requires a pure

professional approach.

 Researchers / Scientists not being experts in such a

drafting, will learn from this Workshop.
 Researchers / Scientists must convert the outcome of
their activities in a write up and look for its legal
protection.
STATUS OF PATENT SYSTEM IN
PAKISTAN:
 Protection of invention through a patent right is
available in Pakistan since 1948.

 The law in force at present is Patent Ordinance

2000 (as amended in 2006)

 The law is elaborated by Patent Rules 2003.

 Pakistan is a member of WTO, the laws have

been amended accordingly
 Pakistan has also signed the TRIPS Agreement
and the relevant laws comply the requirement of
the agreement.
 PROBLEM IN IP SYSTEM POST
UR (URUGUAY GROUND) IN
PAKISTAN:
 Criminal enforcement
 Piracy
 Lack of awareness regarding IPR system
 Lost of talent / invention due to complicated
procedures, rules and regulations.
 Lack of Implementation of Patent increase in the
cost
 Lack the necessary research & development
infrastructure
 Lack of existing domestic legislation of copyright
and Patent Protection and trademark
infringement
 LEVEL OF THE PIRACY DURING
POST UR PERIOD:
 Comparison with other Regional Countries 
Pakistan China India

Industry 2000 1995 2000 1995 2000 1995

Motion Pictures 60% 100 90% 100% 60% 99%

%
Sound Recordings/
Musical Compo- 90% 94% 85% 54% 40% 30%
sitions
Business Software 84% 92% 93% 96% 63% 78%
Applications
Entertainment NA 90% 99% 99% 80% 76%
Software
Books 45 NA NA NA NA NA
 IP SITUATION IN PAKISTAN
BEFORE 2005:
The deepening deteriorating of IP situation was also
considered within the country to be highly
detrimental to the following Rapid growth mode of
Pakistan economy.

 Rapid growth mode of Pakistan Economy.

 Market access requirement of Pakistan’s export led
growth strategy.
 Fast track integration with global economy.
 Market expansion for genuine business in Pakistan.
 Consumer interest in terms of Competitive quality
and price.
 Country’s business image as whole.
 Enabling environment for investment attraction.
 Fast track integration with global economy.
 Out of the box situation
(Three parallel decision for controlling
IP-Problems – 8th April 2005).

 IPO-Pakistan (as a focal organization for

Intellectual management of intellectual
property & enforcement coordination).
 Empowerment of FIA (Pakistan’s elite
force for control of white collar crime).
 Activation of Pakistan Custom (To
eliminate piracy) To effectively indirect
import & export of Pirated optical disc etc.
 FULLY AUTONOMOUS BODY WITH AN
INDEPENDENT IP FUND COMPRESSING THE
FOLLOWING NAMELY:

 Free collection any IP Registration

 Govt. Grants: and
 Foreign Grants & Donations.
 VISION OF IPO:

 To put Pakistan on the IP map of the

world as a complaint and responsible
country by promoting & protecting IP
Rights.
 MISSION OF IPO:

 Integrating and upgrading IP

infrastructure for improved service
delivery; increased public awareness
and enhanced enforcement
coordination for achieving the goal of
being an IP based nation.
 CORE OBJECTIVES:

 Integrating IP management.

 Improving Service delivery.

 Increasing public awareness and

 Enhancing enforcement coordination.

 INITIAL PRIORITIES:
 Consolidation of its in hesitance from
the past.

 Putting in core capacities in the new

organization and

 Achieving higher order

professionalization.
 PAKISTAN COUNCIL OF
SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH (PCSIR):
Brief History:

 PCSIR is the largest and premier R&D

organization of Pakistan under the
administrative control of Federal Ministry
of Science & Technology. It was
established in 1949, registered in 1953
under Societies Act and reconstituted
under Parliament Act XXX of 1973. PCSIR
has well equipped nation-wide network of
12 R&D Laboratories & 07 Technical
Training Institutes / Centres.
 OBJECTIVES:
 Optimum utilization of indigenous raw material &
resource for the development of industrial processes.
 Development of technologies around local resources from
bench to pilot plant scale and technology transfer, for
industrial exploitation leading to import substitution and
export enhancement.
 To conduct R&D on the problems faced by the industrial
sector and extend test / analysis / calibration services to
users.
 To undertake cooperative research with local and foreign
R&D organizations and industries on the projects of
national / mutual interest.
 Human resource / skill development for the organization
as well as to feed the industrial sector.
 LOCATIONS OF PCSIR UNITS:
 Karachi Labs Complex
 Lahore Labs Complex
 Peshawar Labs
 Quetta Lab
 NPSL, Islamabad
 FRC, Karachi
 LRC, Karachi
 Environmental Lab Islamabad
 PSTC, Karachi / Quetta
 IIEE, Karachi
 SIC, Karachi
 Food-Training Centre, Skardu.
 PCSIR LABORATORIES
COMPLEX, KARACHI:
 PCSIR Laboratories Complex,
Karachi is one of the multi-
focal and multi functional
laboratories of PCSIR engaged
in Research, Development,
Testing/Calibration and
Consultation activities. PCSIR
Laboratories Complex, Karachi
is the first analytical
Laboratory of Pakistan to be
awarded accreditation to ISO-
17025 by Pakistan National
Accreditation Council (PNAC).
 A large number of Patents and
Processes have been released
to the industrial sector for
commercialization.
 CENTRES:
PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, KARACHI,
 Applied Chemistry Research Centre
(ACRC)
 Centre for Environmental Studies (CES)
 Food & Marine Resources Research Centre
(FMRRC)
 Materials Science Research Centre (MSRC)
 Pharmaceutical Research Centre (PRC)
 Engineering Services Centre (ESC)
 Fields of R & D:
 Electrical / Electronic
 Building Materials
 Food Technology
 Textile Technology
 Glass & Ceramics
 Bio Technology
 Pharmaceuticals
 Environmental Studies
 Herbal Medicines & Cosmetics
 Minerals & Materials
 Industrial Chemicals
 Pesticides & Herbicides
 Oil & Fats
 Colors & Dyes
 Pesticides
 Agro-based Technologies
 Chemical Intermediates
 Oils & Fats
ACCREDITATION TO ISO-17025 :

 PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi has

the honour to be the first ISO-17025
accredited laboratory for testing and
analysis in Pakistan.

 The laboratory has been assessed and

accredited to ISO-17025 by the experts
from Norwegian Accreditation supported
by UNIDO and certificates have already
been awarded.
OUTPUT OF R&D ACTIVITIES
DURING 1999-2007:
PROCESSES
Sr. No. YEAR PATENTS PAPERS
LEASD OUT
01. 1999-2000 05 04 20
02. 2000-01 06 09 21
03. 2001-02 08 03 23
04. 2002-03 03 05 25
05. 2003-04 02 08 31
06. 2004-05 04 11 53
07. 2005-06 09 06 68
08. 2006-07 05 04 68
 PATENT ADVISORY CELL :
 I am pleased to inform about
the Establishment of a Cell by
the Pakistan Council of
Scientific & Industrial
Research, with following
specific aims and objective:
 This is major step taken by
the council to share the
national responsibilities, to
take an active part to face
the fresh international
changes due to the decisions
of WTO and TRIPS Agreement
 This cell is providing every
possible facility to the
researchers / inventors
coming from any part of the
country to get a patent right.
 OBJECTIVE :
 To establish Patent Advisory Cell for scientists, Engineers of
S&T / R&D Organizations and Institutions to acquire
national and foreign Patents for their
Processes/Technologies/Inventions.
 To encourage the Scientists/Technologists to carry out
scientific and technical research for filing patents of new
technologies and processes.
 To create awareness for socio-economic benefits to local
industries and technical dissemination of expertise to
Scientists/Engineers for filing and obtaining patent for their
processes/technologies/inventions under one window
operation.
 To promote national intrests in international efforts to
harmonize and simplify Patent law and it’s supporting rules
and procedure and stimulating innovation.
 To enhance the international competitiveness of industry
and commerce through promotions and awareness about
Patent Rights.
 PROPOSED FACILITIES:
 Provide information about Patents.
 Searching facility of Patents.
 On line submission of Patent application.
 Free of cost consultancy about Patents.
 For local and foreign Patents “Patent fee” will be paid by Patent Advisory
Cell.
 Free access to Library for concerning patent related books/literature.
 Technical guidance and consultation to obtain national and foreign
Patents.
 Quality work to client’s satisfaction.
 Legal advisory services to ensure the best protection of inventions and
innovations.
 To provide services for maintenance of rights granted of register patents,
including Patents granted by foreign Patent Office under the joint patent
agencies like that PIPRO, WIPO etc.
 Help clients to obtain maximum value from their Intellectual property.
 IT personnel for searching and compilation of data base of Patents.
 Local and foreign attorneys to cover its operational function and legal
aspects.
 After grant of Patent, PAC provides consultancy for the commercialization
of Patent through PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi.
 EXPECTATIONS FROM THE
TRAINING:
 Being a scientist and researcher in the
field of
Pharmacology, I myself and my team has
made a number of valuable achievements.
 To draft a patent is certainly an art. I hope
that whatever I have learnt through
different sources will be polished.
 This will be an opportunity to share ideas
on various points with representatives of
different countries.
 Anything new and beneficial will be noted
to be adopted In Pakistan to improve the
situation.
 Thank you for your
patience and attention