Blog & IP Insights
DoI Notices and Circulars: Why They Matter
DoI notices and circulars are the official announcements published by Nepal's Department of Industry (DoI) tha...
What Happens If Someone Copies My Unregistered Logo?
If someone copies your unregistered logo in Nepal, you cannot sue for trademark infringement
Logo, Wordmark or Icon: What to Register First
Register the wordmark first.
Well-Known Marks vs Ordinary Marks
A well-known trademark in Nepal is a mark the Department of Industry recognises as so widely known that it get...
IP Law in the USA vs Nepal: Key Differences
IP law in the USA and Nepal operates on fundamentally different principles.
Lokta Paper & Nepali Handmade Paper: IP Protection
To protect lokta paper and Nepali handmade paper products, you register a trademark with the Department of Ind...
Who Owns a Freelancer's or Agency's Work?
Freelancer IP ownership in Nepal defaults to the creator under copyright law, but trademark rights follow the...
Nepal Mad Honey and Unique Produce: Brand Protection
Nepal produce brand protection starts at the Department of Industry (DoI) under the Patent, Design and Trade M...
How to Handle a Cease-and-Desist Letter in Nepal
A cease-and-desist letter in Nepal is a formal legal notice