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A boutique law firm based in Karachi, Ali & Associates stands out for its all-encompassing IP service; the team is accomplished in mandates involving trademarks and copyright enforcement. Further to its IP expertise, the firm is bolstered by its in-depth knowledge of the telecoms, IT, and media sectors. The department is co-led by a strong group of senior practitioners, including senior partner Syed Auqil Ali Shah, a noted specialist in IP, media, and licensing, managing partner Karimullah Adeni, who brings over 40 years of experience to the practice, and Hanya Haroon, who has extensive experience in complex litigation in high levels of court.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ali & Associates is a highly professional IP law firm that handles work efficiently and professionally.'
- 'Ali & Associates is client centric and they go above and beyond to provide IP legal services to clients. They have helped our clients solve trademark issues and their expertise is highly commendable. The diversity and collaborative nature of how issues are handled makes the firm very unique.'
- 'They are detail oriented, professional, good natured, and careful.'
- 'We wholeheartedly recommend Ali & Associates for legal needs. The firm has gained international recognition for its expertise in commercial, corporate, civil, labor, and banking laws, and their specialisation in IP, media, telecoms, and internet laws has earned them widespread acclaim.'
- 'Ali & Associates has a proven track record of successfully protecting valuable IP assets for global companies, offering a comprehensive range of IP services. With a history dating back to 1972, they place a strong emphasis on building long-term client relationships and crafting innovative legal strategies.'
- 'Their dedicated attorneys are seasoned and hardworking. Having worked closely with them on various projects, we can vouch for their professionalism and excellence. Ali & Associates, with offices in Karachi and Lahore, is our trusted legal partner across a diverse array of industries.'
- 'We highly recommend Karimullah Adeni, whose expertise in IP protection and alternative dispute resolution is unparalleled, and he oversees all firm operations.'
- 'Ali & Associates has an extremely effective group of people. The quality of their work is impressive, and they turn cases around in a timely manner.'
Key clients
- The Walt Disney Company
- Motion Pictures Association
- Jumeriah International LLC
- Hugo Boss AG
- Procter & Gamble
- WD 40 Company
- Xiaomi Inc.
- Huawei Company Limited
- Societe des Products Nestle S.A.
- Honda Motors
- British Broadcasting Corporation
- Netflix Inc.
- Joyo Technology Pte. Ltd
- Red Bull Gmbh Discovery Inc.
- Lotte Corporation
- Iffco
- Reusch International
- Chapter Four Corp.
- Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC
- Led Zeppelin LLC
- Glanbia Performance Nutrition Limited
- Camelot UK Bidco Limited
- Olimp Laboratories Sp
- Elite Gold Ltd
- Western Digital
- Synlab Internatinal GMBH
- Evac+chair International Limited
- Clarivate
- Teqball Holdings S.A.R.L.
- Channel V
- Sonix Inc.
- Dr. Willmar Schwabe Gmbh Haritamin Llc
- Air China Limited
- Honda Atlas Power Products Limited
- Repeat, Inc.
- Kleemann Hellas S.A.
- Hunter Boot Ltd.
- Velum Limited Fbk
- Manufactuing Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Jyothi Labs Limited
- Kuckreja & Co
- The Toro Company
- Parle Agro Private Limited
- Yunus Brothers Group
- Searles Valley Minerals Inc.
- Ciklum Sa Hostinger
- Baxter International Inc.
- Nokia Corporation
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Lloyds Register
- Emea H-d Usa Llc (Harley Davidson)
- Global Export Marketing Co. Ltd.
- J&B Medical Group
- Commscope Inc.
- Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd.
- Master Group Of Companies
- Ismail Industries Ltd.
- Jaffer Brothers Pvt. Ltd.
- Forward Sports Pvt. Ltd
- Getz Pharma Pvt. Ltd
- Khaadi Smc Pvt. Ltd
- Bykea Technologies Private Limited
- Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
- Brands For Less L.L.C
- Car- Freshner Corporation Lt
- Foods Overseas Ltd
- Lifestyle Equities Cv. (Polo Club Beverly Hills)
- Ostindo International Pvt. Ltd.
- Oriental Food Industries Sdn. Bhd
- Starbuzz Tobacco, Inc.
- Tan Nhat Huong Co. Ltd
- Fauji Cement Company Limited
- Vuadra Limited Vitabiotics Limited
- Kitz Corporation Indus Motor Company Ltd.
- Coslab Pvt. Ltd.
- Forest Stewardship Council, A.C.
- Bioexcyte Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
- Askari Bank Ltd.
- Abc Hygiene Industries Pvt. Ltd
- Silk Route Beauty Products Millac Foods Pvt. Ltd
- Rica S.P.A Pt Megasurya Mas
Work highlights
- Represented K&N’s Food Pvt. Ltd. before the Supreme Court in a landmark judgment on parasitic copying and deceptive market practices.
- Assisted Motion Pictures Association with provided a detailed opinion on the feasibility and potential risks of its legal options against infringers for illegal live-streaming.
- Assisted PROCTER & GAMBLE with conducting a customs enforcement action wherein labelled and unlabelled bottles of Head & Shoulders and Pantene Shampoos were imported into Pakistan.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Syed Auqil Ali Shah, Karimullah Adeni, Mohiuddin Adeni, Ali Kabir Shah, Fouzia Bilal, Shakeel Abid, Hanya Haroon