Blog & IP Insights
Software & Source-Code Copyright Registration in Nepal (2026)
How software and source code are protected in Nepal — automatic copyright under the Copyright Act 2059, why vo...
Copyright Registration in Nepal: The Complete Guide (2026)
A complete guide to copyright in Nepal — what it protects, why protection is automatic under the Copyright Act...
Book & Manuscript Copyright Registration in Nepal (2026)
How copyright protects a book or manuscript in Nepal — what an author owns automatically, why voluntary regist...
Intellectual Property Registration in Nepal: The Full Guide
A complete reference to registering all four IP rights in Nepal — trademarks, patents and designs at the Depar...
Copyright Myths That Could Cost You
Many Nepali creators believe copyright protects ideas or that registration is mandatory—these myths can lead t...
Work-for-Hire and Copyright Ownership in Nepal
Work for hire copyright Nepal defaults to the creator, not the employer, unless a written agreement assigns ow...
Design Registration vs Copyright for a Product Look
In Nepal, protecting the visual look of a product comes down to two distinct legal rights: industrial design r...
Music Copyright in Nepal: Rights & Royalties
How music copyright works in Nepal — the separate rights in a song's composition, lyrics, sound recording and...
Notable Copyright Cases in Nepal
Notable copyright cases in Nepal are rarely found in published law reports, but that does not mean disputes ar...