How do I register a trademark in Nepal?

Select the correct owner and classes, conduct a similarity search, prepare the application and four mark specimens, submit the required business and tax documents to the Department of Industry, complete examination, publication and opposition stages, pay the registration fee and obtain the certificate.

Who registers trademarks in Nepal?

The Department of Industry, through its Industrial Property Section, administers trademark applications, registration, renewal, assignment, permitted use and related records in Nepal.

Can I register a business name and logo as a trademark?

Yes, a name, logo or combined name-and-logo mark may be filed if it meets the legal requirements and does not conflict with an earlier mark. Separate word and logo applications may provide broader protection in suitable cases.

Is company registration the same as trademark registration?

No. Company registration creates a legal entity and approves its registered name. Trademark registration protects a brand identifier for specified goods or services.

Is copyright registration the same as trademark registration?

No. Copyright protects eligible original creative expression, while trademark law protects identifiers that distinguish the commercial source of goods or services. A logo may involve both rights, but the applications and legal purposes are different.

How much does trademark registration cost in Nepal?

Cost depends on the number of marks and classes, official application and registration fees, search, documents, foreign certification, objections, opposition and legal fees. Any official fee should be verified against the current Department schedule before filing.

How long does trademark registration take in Nepal?

The complete process usually takes several months because it includes examination, bulletin publication, opposition time and certificate steps. An unopposed filing may often require roughly 8 to 14 months in practice, but no fixed result date should be guaranteed.

How long is a trademark valid in Nepal?

A registered trademark is valid for seven years and can be renewed repeatedly for additional seven-year periods by following the applicable renewal procedure and paying the prescribed fee.

Can a foreign company register a trademark in Nepal?

Yes. Foreign applicants can file in Nepal through a representative and normally submit certified foreign registration or filing documents, priority evidence where claimed, a power of attorney and a Nepal correspondence address.

Does an international trademark automatically protect my brand in Nepal?

No. Trademark rights are territorial, and foreign registration is not automatically valid in Nepal. Nepal is not currently listed as a Madrid System member, so a national Nepal application is generally required.

What is a trademark class?

A trademark class groups related goods or services. The class determines the commercial scope of protection, and separate applications are required for marks covering different classes in Nepal.

Can I transfer or license my trademark?

Yes. A trademark owner may transfer ownership or permit another person or company to use the mark, but the agreement and Department recordal should be handled properly to protect ownership, quality control and enforcement rights.

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Trademark Registration in Nepal

Protect your brand name, logo and business identity with advocate-led trademark registration services in Nepal. Wakil Nepal assists with trademark searches, class selection, domestic and foreign applications, Department of Industry filing, publication follow-up, opposition matters, registration, renewal and enforcement.

Trademark search and risk review

Brand name and logo registration

Goods and services class selection

Domestic and foreign applicant support

Publication and opposition follow-up

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Quick Answer / Summary

Trademark registration in Nepal is the legal process of registering a distinctive brand identifier, such as a business name, product name, service name, logo or combined name-and-logo mark, with the Department of Industry.

Registration gives the owner legal title to the trademark for approved goods or services and helps prevent unauthorized copying, confusing use and brand misuse.

Separate applications are required when protection is sought in different classes of goods or services. A registered trademark is valid for seven years and may be renewed repeatedly for further seven-year periods.

Key Service Highlights

Trademark search

Reviewing identical and similar marks, spelling variations, visual similarity and class-related conflicts before filing.

Class selection

Identifying the goods and services classes that match the client's present and planned commercial activities.

Application drafting

Preparing applicant details, mark description, goods/services wording, specimens, authorization and supporting documents.

DOI filing and follow-up

Submitting the application and coordinating formalities, examination, queries, publication and certificate steps.

Opposition and objections

Preparing replies, evidence and legal arguments where a mark faces examination concerns or third-party opposition.

Type	What It Protects	Example Use Case
Word mark	The words, letters or name itself, without limiting protection to one visual design.	Business name, product name, app name or service brand.
Logo or device mark	A visual symbol, emblem, graphic or stylized device.	A distinctive logo used on products, websites, packaging or signage.
Combined mark	A name together with a specific logo, font, arrangement or design.	Brand name and logo filed as one visual specimen.
Product trademark	A mark used to distinguish goods.	Clothing, food, cosmetics, furniture, electronics or manufactured products.
Service trademark	A mark used to distinguish services.	Legal, technology, education, hospitality, finance or consulting services.
Collective mark	A mark used by members of an association or group under applicable rules.	Trade association, cooperative or member-based quality identity.

Applicant Type	Typical Documents
Domestic business / company	Completed application; company, firm or industry registration/operating permit; PAN/VAT or tax registration evidence; four trademark specimens; fee receipt; power of attorney if represented.
Individual proprietor	Completed application; identity and business-registration documents where applicable; tax evidence; four specimens; fee receipt; authorization if a representative files.
Service business	Company or firm registration certificate, relevant operating licence where required, tax evidence and mark specimens showing the service connection.
Manufacturer / product business	Industry registration or operating permit, tax evidence, mark specimens and documents connecting the applicant with the goods.
Foreign applicant	Domestic filing documents as applicable, certified copy of valid foreign trademark registration or filing evidence, priority documents where claimed, power of attorney and Nepal correspondence address.

Cost Component	How It Is Calculated / Publishing Guidance
Application fee	The Department of Industry citizen charter published in 2026 lists NPR 1,000 per trademark application. Verify the current amount immediately before filing.
Class-wise cost	Separate applications are required for different classes, so government and professional costs increase with class coverage.
Search / information fee	An official record-search or information fee may apply. Confirm the current Department schedule before quoting.
Registration certificate fee	Payable after acceptance/publication under the prevailing schedule. Do not publish an unverified fixed amount.
Renewal and recordal fees	Separate fees apply for renewal, duplicate certificate, amendment, assignment, licensing/permission, complaint or opposition.
Professional fee	Depends on search depth, mark complexity, class drafting, documents, follow-up, foreign papers, objections and disputes.

Stage	Indicative Expectation
Initial filing and data capture	Days to weeks, depending on document completeness and filing channel.
Formal and substantive examination	Several weeks or longer, depending on workload and queries.
Bulletin publication	Depends on the Department publication cycle and current office practice.
Opposition / claims	Adds the applicable notice period and any hearing or evidence timetable.
Certificate issuance	After successful completion of publication, payment and administrative steps.

Trademark Registration in Nepal

Quick Answer / Summary

Key Service Highlights

Trademark search

Class selection

Application drafting

DOI filing and follow-up

Opposition and objections

Portfolio management

Who This Service Is For

Types of Trademarks and Brand Elements

Should the name and logo be filed separately?

Company name registration is not the same

Trademark Registration Process in Nepal

Brand and ownership review

Class selection

Trademark search

Document preparation

Application filing

Formalities examination

Substantive examination

Bulletin publication

Opposition handling

Registration and certificate

Documents Required

Trademark Registration Cost and Government Fee Explanation

Timeline

Post-Registration Requirements

Foreign Trademark and International Brand Note

Common Trademark Registration Mistakes

Why Choose Wakil Nepal

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