Blog & IP Insights
How Nepal's IP Law Evolved: From the 1965 Act to Today
Nepal's modern intellectual-property framework starts with the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act 1965 (PDTA),...
Logo vs Brand: What Are You Really Protecting?
Logo vs brand protection in Nepal: what the law covers, what you must register separately, and how to secure y...
Do You Really Own Your Logo? Common Myths
Many Nepali business owners assume they automatically own their logo—but without trademark registration, you h...
Protecting Traditional Knowledge, Folklore & Genetic Resources
Nepal has no standalone sui generis law for traditional knowledge, folklore, or genetic resources
IP Law in India vs Nepal: Key Differences
The Department of Industry (DoI) registers IP rights in Nepal under the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act 1965...
Coca-Cola's Secret Formula and Trade-Secret Law
Coca-Cola's secret formula is protected in Nepal not by a standalone trade-secret act, but through contract la...
Certification Marks in Nepal: How They Work
A certification mark in Nepal is a special type of registered mark that guarantees a product or service meets...
How Nepali FMCG Brands Protect Their Names
Learn how Nepali FMCG brands protect names through Department of Industry registration, NICE class strategy, a...
The Most Iconic Nepali Brand Marks
An iconic Nepali brand mark is a registered trademark that has earned nationwide recognition








