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Foreign Trademark Registration in Nepal

To receive protection in Nepal, a foreign trademark must be registered within the country.

The Department of Industry (DOI), operating under Nepal’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, is responsible for trademark registration and management in Nepal.

Process for Registering a Foreign Trademark in Nepal

The following table outlines the steps involved in registering a foreign trademark:

Steps Process
Step 1 Submission of Application at the Department of Industry
Step 2. Preliminary Examination at the Department of Industry
Step 3. Publication of Trademark in Industrial Property Bulletin (“IP Bulletin”).
Step 4 Registration of trademark if opposition is not received by any third party.

Required Documents for Foreign Trademark Registration

1. Home/Foreign Trademark Registration Certificate: This certificate from the country of origin is required for registration.
2. Application for Registration: An original application form.
3. Trademark Label: Four color-printed copies of the trademark label.
4. Power of Attorney: One original document authorizing representation.
5. Board Resolution: If the applicant is a company/entity.
If a trademark is already applied for in another country, the application in Nepal can be based on that with a priority claim of up to 6 months, as permitted by the Paris Convention.

Duration of Trademark Registration
A trademark registration is valid for 7 years from the date of registration. It can be renewed indefinitely for additional 7-year periods.

Government Fees for Trademark Registration
The fees for trademark registration are as follows:

Application Fee Registration Fee
NPR 1,000 (approximately USD 8)
NPR 5,000 (approximately USD 38)