Blog & IP Insights
National vs International Trademark Protection
A Nepal trade mark registered with the Department of Industry (DoI) gives you exclusive rights inside Nepal on...
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...
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...
Trademark Authorization Letter: Sample & Guide (Nepal)
A trademark authorization letter in Nepal is a formal document that gives a local agent or representative the...
Domain Name vs Trademark: Do You Need Both?
Understand the key differences between a domain name and a trademark in Nepal, and whether you need both to pr...
Can a Company Own Copyright in Nepal?
Yes, a company can own copyright in Nepal.
How Do I Transfer a Trademark to a New Owner?
Trademark ownership changes hands through an assignment recorded at the Department of Industry (DoI) under the...
Patent vs Trade Secret: Which Should You Choose?
A patent in Nepal protects a new, disclosed invention for 7 years under the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act...
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...