Ali & Associates and U.S. Consulate General Karachi Host Discussion on Bio Technology and Intellectual Property Law
11 September 2025
KARACHI: The Roundtable on Biotech & Intellectual Property Law: The Future of Synthetic Biology - Balancing Innovation, IP, and Ethical Responsibility was held in Karachi, and hosted by Ali & Associates in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Karachi Team.
The event featured:
- Keynote Address: Dr. Christopher M. Holman, Professor of Law, University of Missouri–Kansas City, USA.
- Moderated by: Ali Kabir Shah, Partner, Ali & Associates.
- Welcome Address: Hanya Haroon, Partner, Ali & Associates.
In-person panelists:
- Karimullah Adeni, Managing Partner, Ali & Associates.
- Tyrell Walker, Economic Officer, U.S. Consulate General Karachi.
- Kaiser Waheed, President, Medisure Laboratories Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Farooq Bukhari, Ex-President, Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association.
- Kimistin Justin, Principal Patent Attorney, Ali & Associates.
- Talib A. Shah, Senior Associate, Ali & Associates.
- Mohi Uddin, Assistant Manager, Legal & IP Matters, PharmEvo Private Limited.
Virtual panelists:
- Arshad Rahim Khan, Consultant Pharma, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
- Aly Hassam U., Director, Center for Law & Technology, Ziaduddin Law School - Ziauddin University.
- Xareesh Xahra, Manager ORIC (Office Of Research, Innovation and Commercialization), Iqra University (Official).
- Batool Zehra, Trade Officer, British Deputy High Commission Karachi.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all speakers, panelists, and participants for their invaluable contributions. We sincerely value the support and collaboration of the U.S. Consulate General Karachi Team in bringing together diverse stakeholders to exchange insights on Bio Tech and IP Law.
Ali & Associates remains committed to advancing dialogue at the nexus of law, science, and innovation.
