Blog & IP Insights
The Origins of Industrial Design Protection
Industrial design protection in Nepal traces back to the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 BS (1965 AD)
Registered vs Unregistered Trademark in Nepal
Understand the key differences between registered vs unregistered trademark rights in Nepal, governed by the P...
Industrial Design Licensing: Turn Design Rights Into Revenue
Industrial design licensing in Nepal lets you monetise registered designs under the PDTA through written agree...
Patent Office Examination: What Does the Examiner Check?
Patent office examination in Nepal checks novelty, utility and documents under the PDTA 1965 before publicatio...
Patent Novelty Explained: Why New Does Not Always Mean New
Patent novelty in Nepal requires absolute newness under the PDTA 1965; learn why public disclosure before fili...
Patentable Subject Matter: What Patent Law Allows
Patentable subject matter in Nepal covers new, useful inventions under the PDTA 1965, excluding abstract ideas...
Industrial Design Ownership: Who Owns the Design?
Industrial design ownership in Nepal belongs to the creator unless assigned; learn how the PDTA defines rights...
Dependent Patent Claims: How They Add Protection
A dependent patent claim adds specific protection by narrowing an independent claim in Nepal, creating enforce...
Industrial Design Rules Every Product Designer Should Know
Learn the essential industrial design rules in Nepal, including DoI filing steps, 5-year terms, and documentat...