INTEGRATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT MODELS: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGIME OF PAKISTAN

Abstract

Intellectual property rights have always remained one of the most concerned rights of general public. Unfortunately, Pakistan has historically had a number of issues with the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR), including disjointed institutional frameworks, lack of judicial expertise, and insufficient capacity of enforcement agencies. This study examines how the effectiveness of IPR enforcement in Pakistan is affected by integrated Intellectual Property (IP) management models, which includes centralized IP administration, the creation of specialized IP courts, and capacity-building programs. Relying on government reports, empirical studies, and international best practices, this study evaluates recent reforms and their impact on enforcement outcomes in Pakistan. The findings of the study reveal that while integrated models have, though, improved coordination and judicial efficiency, but persistent legal, institutional, and resource constraints, continue to hamper optimal enforcement. The paper thereafter concludes with policy recommendations, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s current IP enforcement regime, to promote innovation, attract investment, and uphold its international commitments.