Blog & IP Insights
Can a Company Own Copyright in Nepal?
Yes, a company can own copyright in Nepal.
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...
Can You Trademark an AI-Generated Logo in Nepal?
Yes — you can register an AI-generated logo as a trademark in Nepal. But copyright in it is uncertain and the...
How to Spot a Confusingly Similar Trademark in Nepal
Learn how to identify a confusingly similar trademark in Nepal using DoI examination standards, NICE class rul...
GI vs Trademark: Protecting Regional Products in Nepal
A geographical indication (GI) identifies a product whose quality or reputation is essentially tied to a speci...
The Hague System for Industrial Designs & Why Nepal Isn't In It
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, administered by WIPO, lets a design...
NFTs, the Metaverse and Trademark Law
NFTs and the metaverse create new trademark challenges in Nepal — from which NICE class to file under to enfor...
Patent Assignment Agreement: Template (Nepal)
A patent assignment agreement transfers patent ownership in Nepal through the Department of Industry. Learn th...
Domain Name vs Trademark: Do You Need Both?
Understand the key differences between a domain name and a trademark in Nepal, and whether you need both to pr...