Blog & IP Insights
GI vs Trademark: Protecting Regional Products in Nepal
A geographical indication (GI) identifies a product whose quality or reputation is essentially tied to a speci...
The Most-Registered Trademark Classes in Nepal
The most-registered trademark classes in Nepal are Class 25 (clothing, footwear, headgear) and Class 9 (scient...
National vs International Trademark Protection
A Nepal trade mark registered with the Department of Industry (DoI) gives you exclusive rights inside Nepal on...
ChatGPT and Copyright Law: What Creators Should Know
Nepal's Copyright Act protects only human-authored works—so raw ChatGPT output belongs to no one. Learn what y...
Can You Trademark an AI-Generated Logo?
Yes, you can trademark an AI-generated logo in Nepal if it meets distinctiveness and ownership rules—here’s ho...
Goods vs Services: Getting Your NICE Class Right
A trademark protects a brand name or logo—but only for the specific goods or services you list in your applica...
Documents Required from Nepali Applicants: A Deep Dive
Nepali trademark applicants must file seven core documents with the Department of Industry (DoI) under the Pat...
Trademarks for Food & Beverage Brands in Nepal (DFTQC)
Registering a food trademark Nepal requires Department of Industry filing under the Patent, Design and Tradema...
It Is on the Internet, So It Is Free — Copyright Myth
Many Nepalis assume that anything found on the internet is free to use, but this is a dangerous copyright myth...