Blog & IP Insights
The Berne Convention and Copyright in Nepal
Nepal is not a Berne Convention member, so copyright protection relies on domestic law and bilateral treaties...
The Hague System for Industrial Designs, Explained
The Hague System for industrial designs is an international filing treaty that Nepal has not joined, requiring...
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...
Copyright for AI-Generated Content in Nepal (2026)
Whether AI-generated content is protected by copyright in Nepal — the human-authorship requirement, AI-assiste...
Can I Trademark My App Name in Nepal?
Yes, you can trademark your app name in Nepal. The Department of Industry (DoI) registers app names as word ma...
How Nepali Courts Decide Trademark Similarity
Nepali courts and the Department of Industry decide trademark similarity by weighing three tests—visual, phone...
10 Everyday Products That Began as Patents
Ten ordinary items you touched today — aspirin, ballpoint pens, even the zipper on your jacket — exist because...
Tesla's Trademark Fight in China
Tesla's multi-year trademark fight in China








