Blog & IP Insights
Louis Vuitton's Trademark Battles
Louis Vuitton's high-profile trademark battles reveal how global brands protect their marks in Nepal and what...
IP Glossary — 30 Trademark & Patent Terms for Nepali Founders
A plain-language glossary of 30 essential trademark, patent, industrial design, and copyright terms every Nepa...
Patent Myths Every Inventor Gets Wrong
A patent does not protect a mere idea, does not cover every country automatically, and is not the only way to...
Novelty vs Inventive Step: Two Patent Tests You Must Understand
Understand patent novelty vs inventive step in Nepal under the PDTA 1965, including how the Department of Indu...
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...
Patent Expiry: What Happens When Protection Ends?
Patent expiry in Nepal ends exclusive rights after a maximum 21-year term, placing inventions in the public do...
Inventor vs Patent Owner: What Is the Difference?
Understand the key difference between patent inventor and owner in Nepal, including legal rights, ownership tr...
How to Value a Trademark or Brand
A trademark's value in Nepal is the economic benefit its exclusive registration can bring
Can I Trademark a Hashtag in Nepal?
A hashtag can be registered as a trademark in Nepal when it functions as a brand identifier