Blog & IP Insights
How Intellectual Property Disputes Are Resolved in Nepal (2026)
A map of the forums and processes for resolving IP disputes in Nepal — Department of Industry proceedings, app...
Notable Patent Cases in Nepal
Notable patent cases in Nepal are notable for their absence — the country has no published Supreme Court prece...
When Two Nepali Brands Clash: How Disputes Are Resolved
When two Nepali brands claim the same or a confusingly similar mark, the dispute is resolved by the Department...
Granted Patent: What Happens After Approval?
A granted patent in Nepal gives you seven years of exclusive rights under the PDTA, requiring active enforceme...
Patent Enforcement: What Happens When Someone Copies Your Invention?
Patent enforcement in Nepal requires filing a complaint with the Department of Industry under the PDTA 1965 to...
Industrial Design Infringement: When Does Copying Become a Problem?
Industrial design infringement in Nepal occurs when a product copies the protected visual appearance of a regi...
Cease & Desist Letters for IP in Nepal (When and How to Send One)
What a cease-and-desist letter is and how to use it as the first, low-cost step to stop trademark, design or c...
Counterfeit Goods in Nepal: The Law and Real Risks
The law on counterfeit goods in Nepal is governed primarily by the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act 1965 (PDT...
Fighting Counterfeit Products With IP Law in Nepal (2026)
How a brand owner in Nepal stops counterfeits and fake goods — get a registered trademark first, then use ceas...