Blog & IP Insights
Guild Marks & Hallmarks: The Medieval Roots of Trademarks
The history of hallmarks begins in medieval Europe, where craft guilds first punched symbols into precious met...
Can AI Own Copyright in Nepal?
No — AI cannot own copyright in Nepal. The Copyright Act 2059 (2002) grants authorship and ownership exclusive...
How to Get a Patent in the European Union
European patent registration is the process of filing a single patent application with the European Patent Off...
The Berne Convention and Copyright in Nepal
Nepal is not a Berne Convention member, so copyright protection relies on domestic law and bilateral treaties...
10 Trademarks That Became Everyday Words (Genericide)
Trademark genericide happens when a brand name becomes so common it loses legal protection—here are 10 famous...
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...
Trademark vs Copyright vs Patent vs Design in Nepal (The Cheat-Sheet)
Trademark, copyright, patent or industrial design — which one protects your work in Nepal? A plain-language ch...
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...
Registered Trademark vs Registered Company: Key Differences
In Nepal, a registered trademark protects your brand name, logo, or slogan under the Patent, Design and Tradem...