Blog & IP Insights
Trademark Registration for Handicraft Exporters in Nepal
Handicraft exporters in Nepal register trademarks with the Department of Industry (DoI) under the Patent, Desi...
Protecting Nepali Coffee as a Brand and GI
A Nepali coffee brand is protected in two ways: by registering a trademark with the Department of Industry (Do...
Why More Nepali Startups Are Filing Trademarks
Nepali startups are filing trademarks earlier than ever because Nepal is a strict first-to-file country
NFTs, the Metaverse and Trademark Law
NFTs and the metaverse create new trademark challenges in Nepal — from which NICE class to file under to enfor...
Biopiracy & Traditional Knowledge: The Neem, Turmeric & Basmati Cases
Biopiracy is the unauthorised commercial exploitation of traditional knowledge and genetic resources
Geographical Indications in Nepal: Protecting Ilam Tea & Pashmina
How Nepal protects origin-based products like Ilam tea and pashmina today — through collective and certificati...
IP Mistakes That Kill Startups
Avoid costly IP mistakes for Nepal startups by understanding first-to-file rules, NICE classification requirem...
Geographical Indications in Nepal: A Complete Guide
A geographical indication (GI) in Nepal is a legal label that ties a product's unique quality or reputation di...
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...