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.