Blog & IP Insights
IP Due-Diligence Checklist (Nepal)
An IP due-diligence checklist for Nepal verifies that the trademarks, patents and designs you are buying, lice...
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...
How to Protect an Industrial Design in India
Design registration in India protects the visual appearance of a product
Trademark Licence Agreement: Template & Guide (Nepal)
A trademark licence agreement in Nepal is a written contract where the registered owner (licensor) permits ano...
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Nepal
Nepal is not a member of the PCT, so inventors must file patent applications directly with the Department of I...
The Origins of Industrial Design Protection
Industrial design protection in Nepal traces back to the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 BS (1965 AD)
Patent Assignment: How Patent Ownership Can Be Transferred
Patent assignment in Nepal transfers ownership through a written deed recorded at the Department of Industry u...
LLP vs Trademark: What's the Difference in Nepal?
LLP and trademark serve different business needs in Nepal—one protects your brand identity, the other your bus...
Patent Prior Art: What Counts and Why It Matters
Patent prior art in Nepal includes any public disclosure before filing that destroys novelty under the PDTA 19...