NEPAL

Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.

trade mark information

Types of Trade Mark

Classification

International, Nice Classification;
Single class;
Goods and services can be registered.

International Arrangements

Convention priority can be claimed.

Renewal

7 years from the registration date less 1 day, and every 7 years thereafter;
There is a 6 month grace period available.

Use Provisions

If a trade mark is not used within 1 year from date of registration, the Department of Industry has the power to cancel the registration.

Patent information

Types of Patent

Substantive with or without priority claims;
Revalidation based on foreign granted patent.

International Arrangements

Convention priority can be claimed.

Duration

7 years from the registration date, extensible by a further two periods of 7 years each.

Renewal

Renewal fees are payable on the 7th and 14th anniversaries of the filing date.  The renewal fee must be paid within a period of 35 days from the date of expiry of the first or second 7-year term, as the case may be.  A grace period of six months is available for paying the renewal fee along with a late fine.

design information

Types of Design

International Arrangements

Convention priority can be claimed.

Duration

5 years from the registration date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.

Renewal

Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the registration date.  The renewal fee must be paid within a period of 35 days from the date of expiry of the first or second five-year term, as the case may be.  A grace period of six months is available for paying the renewal fee along with a late fine.

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