Overview
Trademark Registration in Nepal, at a glance.
Trademark Registration overviewTrademark registration in Nepal — trademark darta (ट्रेडमार्क दर्ता) — is governed by the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965) and handled by the Department of Industry (Industrial Property Section, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu). Applications are filed class by class (Section 18A) on the Schedule 1(c) form together with the four required specimens of the mark and the supporting identity or corporate documents — domestic applicants attach industry/company registration, tax clearance and PAN; foreign applicants attach a notarized Power of Attorney and, where applicable, their home registration or priority documents.
A filed application is examined, and if accepted it is published in the Department's Industrial Property Bulletin to invite objections. When no one opposes (or opposition fails), the mark is registered and a certificate is issued — the registration lasts seven years and is renewable indefinitely. An unopposed application typically registers in roughly 12–14 months from filing.
- Governing law
- PDTA 2022 (1965)
- Authority
- DoI, Tripureshwor
- Term
- 7 years, renewable indefinitely
- Timeline
- ≈12–14 months unopposed
Why this is done from Nepal
Because this is where the system actually runs.
Why this service is delivered from NepalAUTHORITY
Filed at the Industrial Property Section, Tripureshwor
There is no Madrid Protocol route in Nepal — trademark darta happens in person, on the Department of Industry's own forms and schedules, with fee slips from local banks. Filing from Nepal is not a convenience; it is the only channel.
DOCUMENTS
Domestic and foreign requirements differ — we handle both
Domestic applicants attach industry/company registration, tax clearance and PAN. Foreign applicants need a notarised Power of Attorney and home-registration evidence. Getting the document set right the first time is what keeps an application moving.
PRACTICE
Specification wording examiners accept
Class-by-class filing under Section 18A with wording the Department's examiners actually accept — drawn from how published specifications read in practice, not from a generic international template.
Process
How it works, step by step.
ProcessTrademark registration in Nepal — trademark darta (ट्रेडमार्क दर्ता) — is governed by the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965) and handled by the Department of Industry (Industrial Property Section, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu). Applications are filed class by class (Section 18A) on the Schedule 1(c) form together with the four required specimens of the mark and the supporting identity or corporate documents — domestic applicants attach industry/company registration, tax clearance and PAN; foreign applicants attach a notarized Power of Attorney and, where applicable, their home registration or priority documents.
Clear the name (search)
Screen the proposed mark against registrations and published applications in your classes — including transliterations — before any fee is paid.
Choose classes and wording
Identify the Nice classes covering what you actually sell (Section 18A — one application per class) and draft specification wording examiners accept. Over-broad or generic wording invites objection.
Prepare the application package
Schedule 1(c) form with applicant details, four specimens of the mark (in practice labels of about 8×8 cm), and the supporting documents below — assembled for the Industrial Property Section, Tripureshwor.
File and pay the application fee
The application is submitted class by class with the fee per class. The Department records the filing (darta) and examination begins.
Examination and response
The DoI examines formality and substance — earlier identical or deceptively similar marks (Section 18(1)) and statutory refusal grounds. Objections raised are answered or the application amended.
Publication and the opposition window
An accepted application is published in the Industrial Property Bulletin. In practice about 90 days is allowed for objections; unopposed marks proceed.
Registration and certificate
The registration fee is paid, the mark enters the register, and the certificate issues. The term is 7 years from registration, renewable indefinitely — renewal discipline starts here.
- Unopposed application: roughly 12–14 months from filing to registration
- Fees can be revised by gazette notification — confirm before paying
- Foreign applicants file through a local agent with a notarised Power of Attorney
A filed application is examined, and if accepted it is published in the Department's Industrial Property Bulletin to invite objections. When no one opposes (or opposition fails), the mark is registered and a certificate is issued — the registration lasts seven years and is renewable indefinitely. An unopposed application typically registers in roughly 12–14 months from filing.
Documents & fees
What it takes, and what it costs.
Documents and feesWhat you need
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form (Schedule 1(c)) | States the mark, applicant, class and goods/services |
| Specimens of the mark | Four printed labels in practice, typically 8×8 cm |
| Company/industry registration | For domestic corporate applicants |
| Tax clearance and PAN | For domestic applicants, per current DoI practice |
| Notarised Power of Attorney | For agents and foreign applicants |
| Home registration / priority documents | For foreign applicants claiming priority |
Documents required for trademark registration in Nepal
Fees
| Fee | Amount (NPR) | When paid |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 1,000–2,000 | At filing |
| Registration fee | 5,000 | After acceptance, before certificate |
| Late renewal fine (later) | 1,000 | Only if renewing in the grace period |
Government fees per class (confirm current rates with the DoI)
Legal references
Where the rules come from.
Legal referencesGoverning law & official references
FAQ
Trademark Registration in Nepal — common questions.
Frequently asked questionsHow do I register a trademark in Nepal?
File a Schedule 1(c) application per class at the Department of Industry with four specimens of the mark and supporting documents. The application is examined, published in the Industrial Property Bulletin for a ~90-day opposition window, and if unopposed, registered with a certificate for a 7-year term.
How much does trademark registration cost in Nepal?
Government fees are charged per class: an application fee of about NPR 1,000–2,000 at filing and a registration fee of NPR 5,000 after acceptance. One application covers one class under Section 18A, so a mark in three classes pays for three applications.
How long does trademark registration take in Nepal?
An unopposed application commonly registers in roughly 12–14 months from filing: examination, publication in the Industrial Property Bulletin, the ~90-day opposition window and certificate issuance each take time. Objections or oppositions stretch the timeline.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Nepal?
Yes, through a local agent with a notarised Power of Attorney — that is the Department's requirement. Nepal is not part of the Madrid Protocol, so a national filing is the only route; Paris Convention priority can be claimed within six months of the first filing.
What documents are required for trademark registration in Nepal?
The Schedule 1(c) application form, four specimens of the mark (in practice 8×8 cm labels), company/industry registration, tax clearance and PAN for domestic applicants — or a notarised Power of Attorney plus home-registration documents for foreign applicants.
How do I file a trademark application in Nepal?
Trademark filing is done in person at the Industrial Property Section of the Department of Industry, Tripureshwor — there is no Madrid or online route. Search the register first, pick the Nice class, then file one Schedule 1(c) application per class with the four specimens, the documents and the application fee. We prepare and file the application for you and track it to registration.
Can I register a logo and a word mark together in Nepal?
A word mark, a logo (device mark) or a combined mark can each be registered. The specimens filed define what is protected, so a combined mark protects that combination; many businesses file the word mark and the logo separately for broader protection.
Can one trademark application cover several classes in Nepal?
No. Under Section 18A an application covers one class, so a mark used for goods in class 30 and services in class 43 needs two applications and two sets of fees.
What happens after a trademark is published in the bulletin?
Anyone may oppose the mark within about 90 days of publication in the Industrial Property Bulletin. If nobody opposes, or the opposition fails, the registration fee is paid and the certificate issues — watching the bulletin is also how you catch other people's similar marks in time.
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