Blog & IP Insights
How to Protect an Industrial Design in India
Design registration in India protects the visual appearance of a product
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...
Novelty vs Inventive Step: Two Patent Tests You Must Understand
Understand patent novelty vs inventive step in Nepal under the PDTA 1965, including how the Department of Indu...
Patent Assignment: How Patent Ownership Can Be Transferred
Patent assignment in Nepal transfers ownership through a written deed recorded at the Department of Industry u...
Patent Expiry: What Happens When Protection Ends?
Patent expiry in Nepal ends exclusive rights after a maximum 21-year term, placing inventions in the public do...
AI and Patents: Can an AI Be an Inventor?
A patent application in Nepal must name a natural person as the inventor
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...
Patent Assignment Agreement: Template (Nepal)
A patent assignment agreement transfers patent ownership in Nepal through the Department of Industry. Learn th...
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...