Patent Search in Nepal Before You File (2026)

Why a prior-art search matters before you file a patent in Nepal — where to search national and international...

Industrial Design Renewal in Nepal: The 5-Year Term (2026)

How and when to renew a registered industrial design in Nepal — the 5-year term under the Act 1965, the renewa...

What shapes the cost of a patent in Nepal — government fees vs professional and drafting fees, what drives the...

A step-by-step guide to registering a patent in Nepal with the Department of Industry — the patentability test...

How patent renewal works in Nepal — the initial 7-year term under the PDTA 1965, the two further 7-year renewa...

Nepal is not in the PCT, so you protect an invention abroad by filing national patents directly in each countr...

How a patent application actually moves through the Department of Industry in Nepal — the filing paperwork, th...

The patent registration timeline in Nepal typically spans 12–14 months under the Patent, Design and Trademark...

A complete guide to registering an industrial design in Nepal with the Department of Industry — what a design...