A trademark is the only part of your brand you can actually own. Everything else is reputation.
What this covers
- Availability search and a candid view on the prospects before filing
- Trademark application in the correct class or classes
- Responses to examination objections
- Handling of oppositions filed by third parties
- Registration certificate and subsequent renewals
- Recording of assignments, licences and changes of ownership
- Patent and industrial design applications
- Cease and desist correspondence and infringement action
What you will need
- The mark itself as a clear image file, exactly as it will be used
- List of the goods or services the mark will cover
- Business registration documents of the applicant
- Date of first use in Nepal, if the mark is already in use
- Power of attorney in our favour, in the prescribed form
What you receive
- Filed application with an official filing receipt and date
- Search report and class recommendation
- Registration certificate once the process completes
- A renewal reminder on our calendar, not just yours
How it works online
- Talk to us. Describe the business and what you need by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or the enquiry form.
- Receive a written scope and quote. Professional fees are shown separately from government fees and third party costs.
- Send your documents. You get an exact list for your case, and scanned copies are enough for most steps.
- Get updates at every stage. Including the stages where a government office has not yet responded.
- Receive the outcome. Certificates and records are delivered digitally, with originals arranged where required.
Questions about trademark and intellectual property
My company name is registered. Is my brand protected?
No. Company name registration and trademark registration protect different things. Only the trademark stops another business using your brand on their goods or services.
Which class should I register in?
The class is determined by the goods or services, and using the wrong one leaves you with a registration that does not cover what you actually sell. Businesses that sell across categories often need more than one class. We advise on this before filing.
What if someone is already using my brand?
It depends on whether they have registered it and on who used it first. There are routes available, including opposition, cancellation and negotiation, and the right one depends on the facts. We give you a realistic assessment rather than an optimistic one.
How long does registration take?
Filing is quick and secures your priority date. The path to a certificate runs through examination and publication and takes many months. The important thing is to file early.