Blog & IP Insights
IP Mistakes That Kill Startups
Avoid costly IP mistakes for Nepal startups by understanding first-to-file rules, NICE classification requirem...
The Madrid System and Nepal: Where Things Stand
Nepal is not a member of the Madrid System, so international trademark protection requires direct national fil...
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...
Do You Really Own Your Logo? Common Myths
Many Nepali business owners assume they automatically own their logo—but without trademark registration, you h...
Naming Your Startup: Pick a Brand You Can Register
A naming strategy for Nepali startups — use the distinctiveness spectrum to choose a brand name that is both m...
How Nepal's IP Law Evolved: From the 1965 Act to Today
Nepal's modern intellectual-property framework starts with the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act 1965 (PDTA),...
AI and Intellectual Property in Nepal
Artificial intelligence has no dedicated legal framework in Nepal, so AI-created works and inventions fall und...
Logo vs Brand: What Are You Really Protecting?
Logo vs brand protection in Nepal: what the law covers, what you must register separately, and how to secure y...
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,...