Blog & IP Insights
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...
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...
Patent Myths Every Inventor Gets Wrong
A patent does not protect a mere idea, does not cover every country automatically, and is not the only way to...
What Your Trademark Says About Your Business
A trademark in Nepal is a legal right granted by the Department of Industry (DoI) under the Patent, Design and...
Can I Trademark a Hashtag in Nepal?
A hashtag can be registered as a trademark in Nepal when it functions as a brand identifier
Documents Foreign Applicants Need to File in Nepal
Foreign applicants must file a notarised power of attorney, a board resolution, the trademark label, and a cer...
LLP vs Trademark: What's the Difference in Nepal?
LLP and trademark serve different business needs in Nepal—one protects your brand identity, the other your bus...
Trademark vs Patent: Which Protects Your Product?
A trademark protects your brand identity — your name, logo, or slogan — while a patent protects a new inventio...
The Monkey Selfie Copyright Case, Explained
In 2011, a crested macaque in Indonesia pressed a photographer's camera shutter and captured a grinning selfie...