Blog & IP Insights
Patent Registration Steps: From Idea to Granted Patent
Learn the exact patent registration steps in Nepal, from filing with the Department of Industry to grant, incl...
Patent Application Rejected: What Can You Do Next?
If your patent application rejected in Nepal, understand the DoI's grounds under the PDTA 1965 and explore ame...
Patent Registration Online: What Can Actually Be Done Digitally?
Patent registration online in Nepal means preparing and filing digitally through a local agent, but the Depart...
Patent Filing Date: Why One Date Can Matter So Much
The patent filing date in Nepal determines priority under the first-to-file system, making it the single most...
10 Trademarks That Became Everyday Words (Genericide)
Trademark genericide happens when a brand name becomes so common it loses legal protection—here are 10 famous...
Guild Marks & Hallmarks: The Medieval Roots of Trademarks
The history of hallmarks begins in medieval Europe, where craft guilds first punched symbols into precious met...
Can AI Own Copyright in Nepal?
No — AI cannot own copyright in Nepal. The Copyright Act 2059 (2002) grants authorship and ownership exclusive...
How to Get a Patent in the European Union
European patent registration is the process of filing a single patent application with the European Patent Off...
Registered Trademark vs Registered Company: Key Differences
In Nepal, a registered trademark protects your brand name, logo, or slogan under the Patent, Design and Tradem...