Applicability of patent laws in maritime industry of Pakistan: challenges and solutions

Abstract

Maritime industry is an essential sector that spans shipbuilding, shipping, port operations, and maritime technology. Its competitiveness and expansion depend heavily on innovation. This thesis delves into the applicability of patents within the marine sector, emphasizing their potential to promote creativity, safeguard intellectual property, and boost market share. The study seeks to better comprehend the national and international legal skeleton of patent laws and their implementation in the maritime sector. The researcher has emphasized the potential advantages of patent protection in maritime industry and highlighting its technical innovations and economic significance. The significance of patents in Pakistan's marine sector are also examined in the thesis, along with how they support economic expansion, innovation, intellectual property rights protection, and technical improvement. It ends with suggestions for legislators, business partners, and patent holders on how to improve patent protection in Pakistan's marine sector and create an atmosphere that encourages creativity and innovation. This research includes doctrinal legal methodology, and an analytical method is used during this research work. This thesis has found that Pakistan‘s patent laws applicability in maritime industry is outdated and has several shortcomings and loopholes in its factionary with regard to implementation of patent laws in maritime industry of Pakistan. These proposed changes aim to align Pakistan's patent system with global standards, promoting fairness, efficiency, and the safeguarding of intellectual property rights through the implementation of patent laws.