Blog & IP Insights
Trademark Watch in Nepal: Protect Your Brand From Copycats (2026)
A trademark watch is continuous monitoring of new filings and Industrial Property Bulletin publications, alert...
What Is Trademark Opposition? The 90-Day Window in Nepal (2026)
Trademark opposition in Nepal explained — the 90-day window after publication, who can oppose, the grounds, th...
The Trademark Opposition Form in Nepal: How to Complete It
You file a trademark opposition form at Nepal's Department of Industry (DoI) to formally challenge a trademark...
Inside the Department of Industry Trademark Manual
The Department of Industry trademark manual is the working rulebook
How to Spot a Confusingly Similar Trademark in Nepal
Learn how to identify a confusingly similar trademark in Nepal using DoI examination standards, NICE class rul...
Inside the DoI Trademark Section
The Department of Industry Trademark Section in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu is the sole government office that exa...
Patent Publication: When Does Your Invention Become Public?
Patent publication in Nepal occurs when the Department of Industry publishes your accepted invention in the In...
When Two Nepali Brands Clash: How Disputes Are Resolved
When two Nepali brands claim the same or a confusingly similar mark, the dispute is resolved by the Department...
The Industrial Property Bulletin: What It Is and How to Read It
The Industrial Property Bulletin is the official gazette published by Nepal's Department of Industry (DoI) whe...