Analysis of intellectual property right infringements in fashion industrry of Pakistan: a cross jurisdictional perspective.

Abstract

The Intellectual Property Rights protections are very important for fashion industry as it protects the innovation and creativity of fashion designers. The fashion industry of Pakistan is grappled with rampant IPR infringements. This serves as threat to the fashion industry of Pakistan in specific and overall economy of Pakistan in general. Fashion industry of Pakistan is not only a good source of Foreign Direct Investment for Pakistan but also promotes flow of money with in the Pakistan. The Intellectual Property laws of Pakistan provide protection of various IPRs such as trademark, copyright, design etc. along with remedies in case of infringements. These roles of law enforcement agencies such as Police, Customs, FIA is very crucial in taking cognizance of the infringements. While the role of policy bodies cannot be neglected in terms of setting the guideline for effective IPRs culture in Pakistan in general and fashion industry in particular. The Cross-jurisdictional study of the laws and enforcement agencies is important to provide guidelines for a flourishing fashion industry of Pakistan.The Intellectual Property Rights protections are very important for fashion industry as it protects the innovation and creativity of fashion designers. The fashion industry of Pakistan is grappled with rampant IPR infringements. This serves as threat to the fashion industry of Pakistan in specific and overall economy of Pakistan in general. Fashion industry of Pakistan is not only a good source of Foreign Direct Investment for Pakistan but also promotes flow of money with in the Pakistan. The Intellectual Property laws of Pakistan provide protection of various IPRs such as trademark, copyright, design etc. along with remedies in case of infringements. These roles of law enforcement agencies such as Police, Customs, FIA is very crucial in taking cognizance of the infringements. While the role of policy bodies cannot be neglected in terms of setting the guideline for effective IPRs culture in Pakistan in general and fashion industry in particular. The Cross-jurisdictional study of the laws and enforcement agencies is important to provide guidelines for a flourishing fashion industry of Pakistan.