Blog & IP Insights
What Counts as a Confusingly Similar Trademark in Nepal? (2026)
How Nepal judges whether two trademarks are confusingly similar — the visual, phonetic and conceptual tests, w...
Trademark, Domain & Social Handle: Lock Down Your Brand
Secure your brand name across all three channels in Nepal — the legal trademark at the Department of Industry,...
Trademark Assignment in Nepal: How to Transfer a Trademark (2026)
How to transfer ownership of a trademark in Nepal — what assignment means, the process, assignment vs licensin...
Trademark Licensing in Nepal: How to License Your Brand (2026)
How to license a trademark in Nepal — what a licence is, exclusive vs non-exclusive vs sole, why quality contr...
Trademark vs Trade Name vs Company Name in Nepal (2026)
The difference between a trademark, a trade name and a company name in Nepal — why registering a company does...
How to Respond to a Trademark Objection in Nepal (2026)
A practical guide to answering a trademark objection (office action) from Nepal's Department of Industry — the...
Is Nepal Part of the Madrid System? International Trademark Options
Nepal is not a member of the Madrid System, so you cannot designate Nepal through WIPO and Nepali businesses c...
McDonald's vs McCurry: A Landmark Trademark Fight
The McDonald's vs McCurry trademark case
Brand-Protection Checklist for New Businesses in Nepal
A practical, do-this-now checklist for founders launching a brand in Nepal — clear the name, register the trad...