Pakistan Customs' Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement (IPRE) has reported a significant increase in enforcement actions during the fiscal year 2025-26, with 201 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) forfeiture and seizure cases registered. This marks a 24 percent rise from the 162 cases recorded in the previous fiscal year, according to the Directorate General's annual performance statistics.
Seized Goods Valued at Rs7.7 Billion
The seized and forfeited goods, with an estimated value of Rs7.7 billion, included a wide range of counterfeit products such as luxury goods, textiles, automobile parts, cosmetics, footwear, consumer durables, and other trademark-infringing merchandise. These actions underscore Pakistan Customs' commitment to protecting consumers, safeguarding legitimate businesses, and curbing illicit trade through effective border controls.
Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement
In addition to enforcement operations, the Directorate General IPRE organized 30 awareness sessions, workshops, and seminars across the country. These initiatives brought together Customs officers, chambers of commerce and industry, importers, exporters, traders, customs clearing agents, rights holders, and other stakeholders to enhance understanding of intellectual property rights, border enforcement mechanisms, and the importance of protecting legitimate trade and investment.
Commitment to Enhanced Enforcement
Abdul Qadir Memon, Director General of IPRE (Customs), reaffirmed Pakistan Customs' commitment to further enhancing enforcement capabilities through continuous capacity building, adoption of modern risk management techniques, technological innovation, and close collaboration with national and international stakeholders. He stated that Pakistan Customs will continue to strengthen border enforcement measures to effectively prevent the import, export, and transit of counterfeit and pirated goods, thereby protecting consumers, supporting legitimate businesses, and fostering a fair and competitive trading environment in Pakistan.
The Directorate General IPRE remains committed to ensuring effective enforcement of intellectual property rights at Pakistan's borders in accordance with national laws and international best practices, contributing to the country's economic development and facilitating legitimate trade.
