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 […]
Understanding a Supreme Court Case on Murder Law in Pakistan
Supreme Court Judgment: A Case Study for Clients Seeking Legal Guidance Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the Case The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently issued an important judgment in the case of Muhammad Nawaz and another v. The State and others (2024 SCMR 1731). This case involved allegations of intentional murder under Section 302(b) […]
A Simple Guide to Dispute Resolution in Pakistan’s Legal System
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1940, allows parties to request a stay of court proceedings and settle disputes through arbitration, if there is an arbitration clause in the agreement. In this article, we will look at a case where the courts had to decide if the parties had waived […]
Understanding SECP CEO Appointment Dispute: Legal Insights in Pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The case 2024 C L D 1118 focuses on an appeal filed by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (Appellant) against the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The dispute arose from SECP’s rejection of the Appellant’s request for prior approval to appoint a Chief Executive. The SECP’s Appellate Bench […]