Blog & IP Insights
IP Glossary — 30 Trademark & Patent Terms for Nepali Founders
A plain-language glossary of 30 essential trademark, patent, industrial design, and copyright terms every Nepa...
Patent Myths Every Inventor Gets Wrong
A patent does not protect a mere idea, does not cover every country automatically, and is not the only way to...
How to Protect an Industrial Design in India
Design registration in India protects the visual appearance of a product
What Your Patent Certificate Means
A patent certificate is the official document the Department of Industry (DoI) issues after your invention pas...
10 Everyday Products That Began as Patents
Ten ordinary items you touched today — aspirin, ballpoint pens, even the zipper on your jacket — exist because...
Copyright vs Patent: Which One Do You Need?
Copyright and patent protect different creations in Nepal—know which one fits your work to secure legal rights...
AI and Patents: Can an AI Be an Inventor?
A patent application in Nepal must name a natural person as the inventor
The Hague System for Industrial Designs & Why Nepal Isn't In It
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, administered by WIPO, lets a design...
Patent vs Trade Secret: Which Should You Choose?
A patent in Nepal protects a new, disclosed invention for 7 years under the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act...