Blog & IP Insights
How to Protect a Tech Startup's Brand & IP in Nepal
A founder's playbook for protecting a Nepali tech startup — trademark the name and logo, copyright the source...
How to Protect a Hotel or Travel Brand in Nepal
A practical guide to protecting a hotel, resort, tour or trekking brand in Nepal — trademark the name and logo...
How to Protect a Restaurant or Café Brand in Nepal
A practical guide to protecting a restaurant or café brand in Nepal — trademarking the name and logo in Class...
Counterfeit Goods in Nepal: The Law and Real Risks
The law on counterfeit goods in Nepal is governed primarily by the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act 1965 (PDT...
What Makes a Logo Legally Protectable?
A logo is legally protectable in Nepal when it is genuinely distinctive
Naming Your Startup: Pick a Brand You Can Register
A naming strategy for Nepali startups — use the distinctiveness spectrum to choose a brand name that is both m...
Logo vs Brand: What Are You Really Protecting?
Logo vs brand protection in Nepal: what the law covers, what you must register separately, and how to secure y...
How to Protect a Handicraft or Pashmina Brand in Nepal
The full IP mix for a Nepali handicraft, pashmina or artisan brand — trademark the name and logo, use a collec...
Customs Seizure of Counterfeit Goods in Nepal
Customs can seize counterfeit goods at Nepal's borders under the Customs Act and the Patent, Design and Trade...