Blog & IP Insights
The Statute of Monopolies 1624: The First Patent Law
The Statute of Monopolies, enacted by the English Parliament in 1624, is the first true patent law in history.
Trademark Objection Reply: Sample & Structure (Nepal)
If the Department of Industry (DoI) has raised an objection to your trademark application, you must file a str...
The Most-Registered Trademark Classes in Nepal
The most-registered trademark classes in Nepal are Class 25 (clothing, footwear, headgear) and Class 9 (scient...
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...
Tesla's Trademark Fight in China
Tesla's multi-year trademark fight in China
The Madrid System: One Trademark, Many Countries
Nepal is not a member of the Madrid System.
IP Due-Diligence Checklist (Nepal)
An IP due-diligence checklist for Nepal verifies that the trademarks, patents and designs you are buying, lice...
Can I Trademark a Slogan in Nepal?
Yes, you can trademark a slogan in Nepal if it’s distinctive and not already registered—here’s how the Departm...
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...