Starbucks Trademark Case in Pakistan: Supreme Court Upholds Penalty for Brand Misuse
Table of Contents Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled against Options International (SMC-Pvt.) Ltd. The company had used the Starbucks name and logo without permission. This case involved trademark misuse and unfair business practices. Case Background Starbucks Corporation USA owns the name and logo. It registered both trademarks in Pakistan and internationally. However, it […]
How to Get Bail in Cheque Bounce Cases in Pakistan—Legal Example 2024
Table of Contents Introduction This article explains how the Sindh High Court handled a bail application. The case involved a cheque dishonour dispute between two parties. The court confirmed pre-arrest bail for the accused. Background of the Case The police accused Kabeer Ahmed of giving a dishonoured cheque.Police registered an FIR under Section 489-F of […]
Analysis of Specific Relief and Contractual Obligations
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Contracts form the foundation of business and legal relationships. When one party fails to perform its obligations, the affected party seeks remedies. One such remedy is specific relief, which enforces contractual obligations rather than compensating with damages. 2. Overview of Specific Relief Act The Specific Relief Act governs the enforcement […]
Pakistan Court Rejects Daewoo’s Petition Due to Arbitration Clause
Table of Contents Introduction The Islamabad High Court dismissed Daewoo Pakistan Motorway Service Limited’s petition. The court ruled that disputes must be resolved through arbitration, as agreed in the contract. Background of the Case Daewoo filed a petition challenging the contract for modernizing the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2). The company argued that the authorities violated Public […]
How to Register a Firm in Pakistan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Registering a firm in Pakistan follows a clear process. This guide explains the steps, required documents, and post-registration tasks for registering a partnership firm with the Registrar of Firms in your city or district. Table of Contents Steps to Register a Firm in Pakistan 1. Draft a Partnership Deed A partnership deed defines the rules […]