Blog & IP Insights
TM vs R Symbol in Nepal: What They Mean & When to Use (2026)
What the ™, ℠ and ® trademark symbols mean in Nepal, who can legally use each, and why ® belongs only on a mar...
How to Protect a Restaurant or Café Brand in Nepal
A practical guide to protecting a restaurant or café brand in Nepal — trademarking the name and logo in Class...
How to Legally Name a Fashion or Clothing Brand
Learn how to legally name a fashion brand in Nepal by registering under Class 25 with the Department of Indust...
WIPO and Nepal: What the Relationship Means
WIPO Nepal membership provides classification standards and technical resources, but all trademark rights are...
Supreme Court IP Decisions in Nepal
The Supreme Court of Nepal is the final arbiter of intellectual property disputes, interpreting the Patent, De...
Collective Marks for Nepali Cooperatives & Producer Groups
A collective mark in Nepal is a trademark registered in the name of a cooperative, association, or producer gr...
The Industrial Property Bulletin: What It Is and How to Read It
The Industrial Property Bulletin is the official gazette published by Nepal's Department of Industry (DoI) whe...
How to Protect Product Packaging Design in Nepal (2026)
How to protect your product packaging in Nepal — registering the shape and pattern as an industrial design, th...