Blog & IP Insights
Trademark Cancellation & Removal in Nepal (2026)
How a trademark can be cancelled or removed from the register in Nepal — the grounds, who can seek it, the pro...
Criminal vs Civil IP Infringement in Nepal (Which Track Applies)
How the civil and criminal tracks for IP infringement in Nepal differ — who initiates each, the burden of proo...
How to Choose the Right Trademark Class in Nepal (2026)
A practical guide to picking the correct NICE class for your trademark in Nepal — the goods/services split, ma...
Well-Known Trademarks in Nepal & Their Extra Protection (2026)
What makes a trademark "well-known" in Nepal, and how a famous or reputed mark wins protection beyond its regi...
How Do I Check If a Trademark Is Registered?
To check if a trademark is registered in Nepal, you conduct a search through the Department of Industry (DoI)
Intellectual Property Litigation in Nepal (Court Process & Remedies)
When an IP dispute reaches court in Nepal — what a plaintiff must prove, the stages of a civil IP suit, the re...
What Is a Trademark? A Beginner's Guide for Nepali Businesses (2026)
A plain-English guide to trademarks for Nepali businesses — what a trademark is, what it protects, the types o...
What Can & Can't Be Trademarked in Nepal (2026)
A plain-English guide to what can and can't be trademarked in Nepal — the distinctiveness test, marks that qua...
Trademark Licensing in Nepal: How to License Your Brand (2026)
How to license a trademark in Nepal — what a licence is, exclusive vs non-exclusive vs sole, why quality contr...