Blog & IP Insights
Trademarks for Food & Beverage Brands in Nepal (DFTQC)
Registering a food trademark Nepal requires Department of Industry filing under the Patent, Design and Tradema...
How Do I Transfer a Trademark to a New Owner?
Trademark ownership changes hands through an assignment recorded at the Department of Industry (DoI) under the...
Patent vs Trade Secret: Which Should You Choose?
A patent in Nepal protects a new, disclosed invention for 7 years under the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act...
Goods vs Services: Getting Your NICE Class Right
A trademark protects a brand name or logo—but only for the specific goods or services you list in your applica...
AI-Generated Images: Copyright in Nepal
AI-generated images have no clear copyright owner under Nepal's Copyright Act, 2059 (2002).
Can You Trademark an AI-Generated Logo?
Yes, you can trademark an AI-generated logo in Nepal if it meets distinctiveness and ownership rules—here’s ho...
Copyright vs Patent: Which One Do You Need?
Copyright and patent protect different creations in Nepal—know which one fits your work to secure legal rights...
Student Inventions & Thesis Copyright in Nepal
Understand student invention copyright Nepal rules, patent eligibility for thesis projects, and how to protect...
Slogans That Are Trademarked (and Why)
Slogans can be trademarked in Nepal