Blog & IP Insights
The Hague System for Industrial Designs, Explained
The Hague System for industrial designs is an international filing treaty that Nepal has not joined, requiring...
What Your Copyright Certificate Means
Your Nepal copyright certificate is the strongest proof of ownership you can hold. Learn what it contains, how...
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Nepal
Nepal is not a member of the PCT, so inventors must file patent applications directly with the Department of I...
The Madrid System: One Trademark, Many Countries
Nepal is not a member of the Madrid System.
Inside the DoI Trademark Section
The Department of Industry Trademark Section in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu is the sole government office that exa...
What Your Patent Certificate Means
A patent certificate is the official document the Department of Industry (DoI) issues after your invention pas...
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Its Origins
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) was signed in Washington, D.C., on 19 June 1970 and entered into force on...
How to Protect an Industrial Design in India
Design registration in India protects the visual appearance of a product
The Origins of Industrial Design Protection
Industrial design protection in Nepal traces back to the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 BS (1965 AD)