Trademark Conflict Checker
Before you file, check whether your brand name already exists on Nepal’s register. We scan 70,000+ published trademarks for identical and similar names — a clash is the most common reason a mark is refused.
This checks published names in our bulletin database only. For a formal opinion, our team runs a full clearance search across classes and phonetics — learn more or talk to an expert.
Why run a trademark conflict check before you file in Nepal
Nepal runs a first-to-file trademark system, which means rights generally belong to whoever registers a mark first — not to whoever used it first. A free trademark conflict check tells you in seconds whether an identical or similar brand name already sits on the register, so you can spot a clash before you spend money on filing, packaging, signage or a marketing launch. Running a trademark search in Nepal is the single most important step before you adopt a new brand name.
What the conflict checker searches
Our checker queries a database of 70,000+ trademarks extracted from the Department of Industry’s published Industrial Property Bulletins — including mark names, owners and applicants, NICE classes, application numbers and, where available, logos. It highlights exact matches and closely similar names so you can gauge the risk that your chosen brand is refused or opposed. To see the full result set and mark details, continue into the full trademark search.
How to read your results
An exact match in your line of business is a strong warning sign — you will likely face a refusal or opposition and should reconsider the name. Similar names in the same field warrant a closer look, especially where goods or services overlap. No results is encouraging, but it is not a guarantee of registration: protection in Nepal is granted class by class, so use the NICE Class Finder to identify your class and the Fee Calculator to plan the government cost.
From a quick check to a formal clearance search
A free tool cannot catch everything a professional search does — phonetic similarity, transliteration between Devanagari and Roman spellings, translations, or conflicts in neighbouring classes. When you are ready to commit to a name, our team runs a full trademark clearance search and advises on registrability before you file. Talk to an expert for a formal opinion.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The conflict checker is completely free and needs no account. It searches our archive of 70,000+ marks from Nepal’s Industrial Property Bulletins so you can screen a brand name before you file.
Nepal awards trademark rights mainly to the first person or business to file an application, not the first to use the name in trade. That makes an early search and a prompt filing important — a competitor who files your name first can block you from your own market.
No. A clear result is a good sign, but it is not a guarantee. Registration can still be refused for similarity the tool cannot detect (phonetic, transliterated or translated marks) or for conflicts in adjacent classes. A formal clearance search is recommended before you adopt a brand.
It searches names, owners, NICE classes and application numbers from 70,000+ trademarks published in the Department of Industry’s Industrial Property Bulletins. Very recent filings may not yet be published, so treat the result as an indicator, not the whole register.
Trademark protection in Nepal applies only to the classes you register in. If your brand spans several classes (for example a product and a related service), check and file in each relevant class. The NICE Class Finder helps you identify them.
If you find an identical or closely similar mark in your field, it is usually safer to choose a different name or seek professional advice on your options. Our team can assess the conflict and recommend the strongest path to registration.