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Patent Examination Process: What Happens After Filing?
The patent examination process in Nepal involves a Department of Industry review for novelty and utility under...
Absolute vs Relative Grounds for Trademark Refusal in Nepal
Trademarks are refused on two kinds of grounds — problems with the mark itself, and conflicts with earlier mar...
Inside the DoI Trademark Section
The Department of Industry Trademark Section in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu is the sole government office that exa...
Patent Office Examination: What Does the Examiner Check?
Patent office examination in Nepal checks novelty, utility and documents under the PDTA 1965 before publicatio...
Patent Examination Report: How to Understand the Objections
Understand your patent examination report from Nepal's Department of Industry, decode common objections under...
How Long Does Patent Examination Take? What Affects the Timeline
Patent examination time in Nepal typically spans 12–14 months under the Patent, Design and Trademark Act 1965,...