Manage trademark, patent, copyright, and GI process information and fees
| IP Type | Governing Office | Fee (NPR) | Validity | Renewal | Process Steps | Last Updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ท๏ธ Trademark Brand name, logo, slogan |
IPOD Nepal | NPR 5,000/class | 7 years | Every 7 years | 6 steps | 15 Ashadh 2082 | |
| ๐ฌ Patent Inventions & innovations |
IPOD Nepal | NPR 10,000โ20,000 | 7 years | Every 7 years | 4 steps | 10 Ashadh 2082 | |
| ยฉ๏ธ Copyright Creative works, software |
Copyright Registrar, MoCS | NPR 200โ1,000 | Lifetime + 50 yrs | Not required | 3 steps | 8 Ashadh 2082 | |
| ๐ Geographical Indication (GI) Region-specific products |
IPOD Nepal (GI Cell) | NPR 10,000 | 10 years | Every 10 years | 5 steps | 12 Ashadh 2082 | |
| ๐จ Industrial Design Product appearance |
IPOD Nepal | NPR 7,500 | 5 years | Every 5 years | 4 steps | 8 Ashadh 2082 |
| # | Step Name | Description | Office | Time Est. | Fee | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trademark Search | Search existing trademarks at IPOD to avoid conflicts | IPOD, Tripureshwor | 1 day | Free | |
| 2 | Fill Form TM-1 | Complete trademark application form with mark details and Nice classification | Your office | 1โ2 hours | Free | |
| 3 | Submit at IPOD | Submit TM-1 with NPR 5,000 fee per Nice class plus 5 copies of mark | IPOD, Tripureshwor | 1 day | NPR 5,000/class | |
| 4 | IPOD Examination | IPOD examines mark for distinctiveness and conflicts. May issue objection. | IPOD | 2โ4 months | Free | |
| 5 | Gazette Publication | Mark published in Nepal Rajpatra (Government Gazette). 90-day opposition window. | IPOD / Gazette | 3 months | Publication fee | |
| 6 | Certificate Issued | If no opposition, trademark registration certificate issued. Valid 7 years. | IPOD | 1โ2 months after Gazette | NPR 1,000 |
| Product Name | Region / Province | Product Type | GI No. | Registered Date | Status | Export Potential | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilam Tea | Ilam, Koshi | ๐ฟ Agro | GI-NP-001 | 2076 BS | Registered | High | |
| Jumla Marsi Rice | Jumla, Karnali | ๐พ Agro | GI-NP-002 | 2077 BS | Registered | Medium | |
| Nepali Chyangra Pashmina | Mustang, Gandaki | ๐ Livestock | GI-NP-003 | 2078 BS | Registered | High | |
| Timur (Nepali Pepper) | Darchula, Sudurpaschim | ๐ถ๏ธ NTFP | GI-NP-004 | 2079 BS | Registered | High | |
| Mustang Apple | Mustang, Gandaki | ๐ Agro | GI-NP-PENDING | Filed 2080 BS | Pending | Medium | |
| Kagzi Lime (Dhankuta) | Dhankuta, Koshi | ๐ Agro | GI-NP-PENDING | Filed 2081 BS | Pending | Medium | |
| Yarsagumba (Dolpa) | Dolpa, Karnali | ๐ NTFP | GI-NP-PENDING | Filed 2082 BS | Pending | Very High |