Blog & IP Insights
Counterfeit Goods in Nepal: The Law and Real Risks
The law on counterfeit goods in Nepal is governed primarily by the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act 1965 (PDT...
Parallel Imports and Grey-Market Goods in Nepal
Parallel imports—often called grey-market goods—are genuine branded products imported into Nepal through chann...
AI and Intellectual Property in Nepal
Artificial intelligence has no dedicated legal framework in Nepal, so AI-created works and inventions fall und...
How to Protect an Agriculture or Dairy Brand in Nepal
A practical guide to protecting an agriculture, dairy or agri-produce brand in Nepal — the right NICE classes,...
Fighting Counterfeit Products With IP Law in Nepal (2026)
How a brand owner in Nepal stops counterfeits and fake goods — get a registered trademark first, then use ceas...
The Department of Industry (DoI): How Nepal's IP Registry Works
The Department of Industry (DoI) is the sole government body that registers trademarks, patents, and industria...
How to Protect an FMCG or Packaged-Food Brand in Nepal
The full IP mix for a packaged-food, snack or beverage brand in Nepal — trademarks across the right NICE class...
Customs Seizure of Counterfeit Goods in Nepal
Customs can seize counterfeit goods at Nepal's borders under the Customs Act and the Patent, Design and Trade...
Do You Really Own Your Logo? Common Myths
Many Nepali business owners assume they automatically own their logo—but without trademark registration, you h...