LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Intellectual Property Organization (IPO)
on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation for the cause
of trade and industry and to create awareness about Intellectual Property Rights.
LCCI President Mian Tariq Misbah and Director General IPO Shazia Adnan signed the MoU
on behalf of their respective organizations. LCCI Vice President Tahir Manzoor Chaudhry,
EC Members Haris Atiq and Mardan Ali Zaidi were also present.
It has been agreed between the two organizations that Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC)
would be established at the LCCI. The Center would provide basic level services and additional services according to the need of LCCI members.
The LCCI would provide the requisite administrative and Human Resource support to operationalize
the Technology and Innovation Support Center and would also nominate a focal person for TISC.
In his address, LCCI President Mian Taiq Misbah said that IPO-Pakistan holds a key position as
Intellectual Property and Trademarks are important for a competitive economy in the scenario of
ongoing globalization.
He said the LCCI had established various help desks in Lahore Chamber under the banner of
“One Window Smart Services” that provide many services and essential information to LCCI members.
The members can just come to Lahore Chamber and avail the services of NADRA (National Database Registration Authority), Passport, FBR (Federal Board of Revenue), PRA (Punjab Revenue Authority),
WeBOC (Web Based One Custom), SMEDA (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority),
Excise, PESSI (Punjab Employees Social Security Institute), Police Services and many more.
Mian Tariq Misbah said that the addition of Technology and Innovation Support Centre would add
immense value to the diverse range of services provided by the LCCI.
It would greatly facilitate the LCCI members by providing advice on Intellectual Property Rights,
drafting & filing patent applications, besides a wide range of other services. This would certainly
encourage innovation in our industrial sector which is need of the hour.
IPO Director General Shazia Adnan said the Memorandum of Understanding between LCCI and
IPO would go a long way and would facilitate the business community.
She said that IPO would extend would enhance cooperation with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce &
Industry to facilitate its members and to create awareness about the Intellectual Property Rights.