Blog & IP Insights
The World's Most Valuable Trademarks (and What Nepal Can Learn)
Apple is the world's most valuable trademark, estimated by Interbrand and Brand Finance above 0 billion, follo...
Can I Trademark a Product Already on the Market?
Yes — you can trademark a product that is already on the market in Nepal, provided no one else has already reg...
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Its Origins
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) was signed in Washington, D.C., on 19 June 1970 and entered into force on...
How to Protect an Industrial Design in India
Design registration in India protects the visual appearance of a product
Trademark Objection Reply: Sample & Structure (Nepal)
If the Department of Industry (DoI) has raised an objection to your trademark application, you must file a str...
Can I Trademark a Domain Name in Nepal?
Yes, you can trademark a domain name in Nepal—but only if it functions as a brand identifier, not just a web a...
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...
The Monkey Selfie Copyright Case, Explained
In 2011, a crested macaque in Indonesia pressed a photographer's camera shutter and captured a grinning selfie...
Documents Required from Nepali Applicants: A Deep Dive
Nepali trademark applicants must file seven core documents with the Department of Industry (DoI) under the Pat...








