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Hasan Irfan Khan

Senior Partner

Hasan Irfan Khan

Hasan Irfan Khan is considered a market leader and a top-tier lawyer in the IP field by market commentators and is noted for his presence at the Supreme Court. He receives instructions on local and international cases, with particular expertise in contentious IP cases.

Overview

Mr. Hasan Irfan Khan is widely recognized as one of Pakistan’s leading intellectual property lawyers and a trusted adviser to global industry. An Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, he has practiced corporate, commercial, and IP law since 1993, representing numerous Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors.

International legal directory Chambers & Partners describes Mr. Khan as “a market leader and a top-tier lawyer in the IP field,” noting his strong presence before the Supreme Court and his “expertise in contentious IP cases.” Clients and peers alike commend him as “a delightful lawyer… both effective and courteous— a safe pair of hands.”

Mr. Khan serves on the Board of Governors of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Pakistan, where he has chaired the Human Resource Committee since 2008 and served on the Executive Committee since 2010. He previously spent more than seven years on the Board of Management of the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.

A respected policy contributor, Mr. Khan is the co-author of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2000 and has drafted proposed legislation in public health, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and intellectual property. He has contributed chapters to internationally regarded legal publications and advised multiple government bodies on law and regulation.
He is an active member of INTA, APAA, AIPLA, AIPPI, ECTA, and other leading global IP associations. He also serves on the Patent Advisory Committee of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Experience

2010 – Present
Partner
United Trademark & Patent Services, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2014 – Present
Adjunct Professor
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Sept – Dec 2009
Foreign Associate
Dorsey and Whitney LLP, New York, USA
2010 – Present
Partner
Irfan and Irfan Attorneys at Law, Lahore, Pakistan

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Litigation & Enforcement
  • Infringement and validity actions
  • Online Brand Protection
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Patents
  • Trade Secrets
  • Cancellation and Opposition Proceedings
  • Domain Name Litigation and UDPR
  • Commercial IP
  • Freedom to operate assessments
  • IP Strategy, licensing and monetization
  • IP due diligence
  • Data Privacy
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Pharma/Life Sciences
  • IP protection for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare innovations
  • Product compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Pharma Litigation

Relevant Sectors

  • Health & Life Sciences
  • Aviation, Aerospace & Space
  • Fashion & Luxury Goods
  • Automotive
  • Energy, Chemicals & Natural Resources
  • Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT)
  • FMCG (Consumer Goods)
  • Agribusiness & AgriTech

Professional Memberships

INTA
Member of Unreal Campaign Committee (2026 – 2027)
APAA
AIPLA
AIPPI
ECTA
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Pakistan
Board of Governors Member
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Pakistan
Chair, Human Resource Committee (since June 2008)
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Pakistan
Member, Executive Committee (since April 2010)
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
Member, Patent Advisory Committee
Punjab Institute of Cardiology
Board of Management Member (2004 – 2011)

Rankings & Awards

2023, 2025, 2026
Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific, Band 1 Intellectual Property Lawyer
2025
I AM Patent 1000, Highly Recommended Individual
2024
Asia IP, IP Expert
2023
IP Stars by Managing IP, Trademark Star

Overview

Mr. Hasan Irfan Khan is widely recognized as one of Pakistan’s leading intellectual property lawyers and a trusted adviser to global industry. An Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, he has practiced corporate, commercial, and IP law since 1993, representing numerous Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors.

International legal directory Chambers & Partners describes Mr. Khan as “a market leader and a top-tier lawyer in the IP field,” noting his strong presence before the Supreme Court and his “expertise in contentious IP cases.” Clients and peers alike commend him as “a delightful lawyer… both effective and courteous— a safe pair of hands.”

Mr. Khan serves on the Board of Governors of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Pakistan, where he has chaired the Human Resource Committee since 2008 and served on the Executive Committee since 2010. He previously spent more than seven years on the Board of Management of the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.

A respected policy contributor, Mr. Khan is the co-author of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2000 and has drafted proposed legislation in public health, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and intellectual property. He has contributed chapters to internationally regarded legal publications and advised multiple government bodies on law and regulation.
He is an active member of INTA, APAA, AIPLA, AIPPI, ECTA, and other leading global IP associations. He also serves on the Patent Advisory Committee of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Experience

2010 – Present
Partner
United Trademark & Patent Services, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2014 – Present
Adjunct Professor
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Sept – Dec 2009
Foreign Associate
Dorsey and Whitney LLP, New York, USA
2010 – Present
Partner
Irfan and Irfan Attorneys at Law, Lahore, Pakistan

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Litigation & Enforcement
  • Infringement and validity actions
  • Online Brand Protection
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Patents
  • Trade Secrets
  • Cancellation and Opposition Proceedings
  • Domain Name Litigation and UDPR
  • Commercial IP
  • Freedom to operate assessments
  • IP Strategy, licensing and monetization
  • IP due diligence
  • Data Privacy
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Pharma/Life Sciences
  • IP protection for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare innovations
  • Product compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Pharma Litigation

Relevant Sectors

  • Health & Life Sciences
  • Aviation, Aerospace & Space
  • Fashion & Luxury Goods
  • Automotive
  • Energy, Chemicals & Natural Resources
  • Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT)
  • FMCG (Consumer Goods)
  • Agribusiness & AgriTech

Professional Memberships

INTA
Member of Unreal Campaign Committee (2026 – 2027)
APAA
AIPLA
AIPPI
ECTA
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Pakistan
Board of Governors Member
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Pakistan
Chair, Human Resource Committee (since June 2008)
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Pakistan
Member, Executive Committee (since April 2010)
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
Member, Patent Advisory Committee
Punjab Institute of Cardiology
Board of Management Member (2004 – 2011)

Rankings & Awards

2023, 2025, 2026
Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific, Band 1 Intellectual Property Lawyer
2025
I AM Patent 1000, Highly Recommended Individual
2024
Asia IP, IP Expert
2023
IP Stars by Managing IP, Trademark Star