Biotechnology and IP Law: Ali & Associates and USCG Karachi host roundtable

KARACHI: Ali & Associates, in collaboration with the US Consulate General Karachi, successfully hosted a high-level roundtable on Biotechnology and Intellectual Property (IP) Law at its Karachi office. The event brought together leading representatives from government bodies, academia, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, and international organizations for a groundbreaking discussion on the future of biotechnology and intellectual property in Pakistan.

The roundtable explored the critical nexus between scientific research, healthcare innovation, and intellectual property frameworks, highlighting how stronger IP systems can accelerate biotech breakthroughs, foster research commercialization, and enhance access to advanced therapies for patients.

Prominent participants included representatives from the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan), the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA), leading academic and research institutions, as well as representatives from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agricultural sectors.

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