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Hira Malik
Manager Intellectual Property (Legal)
Lahore
Summary
Experienced Intellectual Property Manager, Trademark Attorney, and IP Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in trademark portfolio management, brand protection, and enforcement. Currently leading the IP function at Highnoon Laboratories Limited, where I oversee trademark registrations, oppositions, market-watch enforcement, and end-to-end IP portfolio development. Skilled in contract review, trademark prosecution, developing IP compliance frameworks, and supporting cross-functional teams to safeguard the company’s brands and strengthen IP governance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager Intellectual Property (Legal)
Highnoon Laboratories Limited
03.2025 - Current
- Lead and manage the company’s full IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, brand protection, and pharmaceutical brand integrity.
- Conduct trademark clearance searches, filings, prosecution, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement before IPO Pakistan.
- Draft legal submissions including responses to IPO objections, affidavits, counter-statements, and represent the company in hearings and proceedings.
- Monitor the market for counterfeit or confusingly similar pharmaceutical products and coordinate enforcement with external counsel and regulatory bodies.
- Develop IP SOPs, internal compliance policies, and brand-use guidelines to strengthen company-wide IP governance.
- Deliver IP and trademark awareness training to internal teams to improve compliance and reduce infringement risks.
- Prepare IP dashboards, status reports, and litigation updates for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
- Liaise with IPO Pakistan, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities on all IP matters.
Trademark Laws Attorney
Zafar & Associates-LLP, Lahore
10.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights on behalf of clients.
- Review and analyze complex legal issues related to trademark registration, providing expert advice and recommendations to clients and team members.
- Manage client relationships, ensuring effective communication and providing updates on trademark matters progress and developments.
- Manage the preparation and filing of legal documents, including applications, responses, and pleadings, adhering to strict deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on developments in IP law, keeping the team informed and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and case law.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to team members to enhance their knowledge and skills in IP law procedures.
- Provide comprehensive legal advice and recommendations to international clients regarding trademark registration strategies, including considerations for multi-jurisdictional protection.
- Manage communication and correspondence with international clients, keeping them informed of the status of their trademark applications and providing timely updates on any developments.
- Advise international clients on trademark portfolio management strategies, including maintenance, renewal, and enforcement of trademark rights in different jurisdictions.
- Preparation and submission of trademark applications to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) Pakistan.
- Drafting responses to objection notices issued by the Assistant Registrar of IPO and submitting them in a timely manner.
- Representing clients at hearings for the presentation of ex-parte evidence before the Trademark Assistant Registrar of IPO.
- Drafting and formulating oppositions to trademark applications as necessary.
- Representing clients at hearings for trademark opposition cases before the Trademark Registrar of IPO.
- Providing guidance and advisory services on intellectual property rights to new clients.
- Participating in meetings with prospective clients to discuss and facilitate new business opportunities.
- Responding to email and phone inquiries regarding legal issues and Trademark Registration matters.
Business Development Manager
Ali & Associates, Lahore
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Identifying potential clients and pitched them the value of registering their company/Brand’s Trademarks by writing emails.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with existing and new clients by timely conveying required information.
- Assisting senior managers to identify problems and suggest ultimate solution that can resolve the issue.
- Communicating with existing clients providing the best legal consultation to protect their brands as per industry best practices.
- Produced monthly progress reports for the management-level executive to keep them up-to-date in key business development accounts.
- Coordinating with team members to explore new avenues of business development and way to cater to incoming inquiries.
- Mentoring and training incumbent business development executives if needed.
Production Supervisor
Volka Food International, Multan
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Enhanced resource utilization efficiency and minimized time laps during processes by effectively addressing timely solution.
- Implemented the company vision for production by increasing workers ability to do the task more accurately and according to consumer demand.
- Helped company establishing production quality standards and clear priorities for worker’s production by daily reviewing of worker’s performance on the site.
- Liaison between workers and production manager to resolve workers issues actively.
Education
LL.M - Master of Laws
University of Management And Technology
Lahore02.2026
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
University of the Punjab
Lahore10.2020
Bachelor in Economics (BA) - Economics
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan03.2015
Intermediate - Economics, Psychology and Islamic Studies
Govt. Degree College for Women
Mumtazabad Multan09.2013
Matric - Arts
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Multan08.2007
Skills
Leadership
Effective Time Management
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
Decision-making
Staff development
Brand management
Risk management
Certification
Computer Short Course, TEVTA
Interests
Timeline
Manager Intellectual Property (Legal)
Highnoon Laboratories Limited
03.2025 - Current
Trademark Laws Attorney
Zafar & Associates-LLP, Lahore
10.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager
Ali & Associates, Lahore
06.2015 - 06.2021
Production Supervisor
Volka Food International, Multan
01.2015 - 05.2015
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
University of the Punjab
Bachelor in Economics (BA) - Economics
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Intermediate - Economics, Psychology and Islamic Studies
Govt. Degree College for Women
Matric - Arts
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
LL.M - Master of Laws
University of Management And Technology