# Trademark registration in Nepal

> Trademarks in Nepal are registered with the Department of Industry – Industrial Property Section (DOI); third parties can oppose within 35 days from publication. A registration lasts 7 years and can be renewed. Nepal is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/nepal
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Department of Industry – Industrial Property Section (DOI)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Not a member
- **Opposition period:** 35 days from publication
- **Protection:** 7 years, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** No — one class per application
- **Foreign applicants:** Foreign applicants must file a power of attorney and give a correspondence address in Nepal, together with a certified…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://doind.gov.np/industrial-property-section
- Law: Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965), as amended up to 25 February 2016 — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22498

## Steps
1. Prepare the application form with four specimens of the mark (each no larger than 8 x 8 cm) showing the business name, address and goods or services.
2. Foreign applicants add a certified copy of their home-country registration certificate, any priority proof, a power of attorney and a correspondence address in Nepal.
3. File one application per class with the Department of Industry and pay the application fee.
4. The Department examines the application and publishes the particulars in the Industrial Property Bulletin.
5. Third parties may object within 35 days of publication.
6. If there is no successful objection, the mark is registered for 7 years.

- **Examination:** The Department of Industry examines applications; no official timeframe was found.
- **Publication:** Industrial Property Bulletin of the Department of Industry
- **Opposition:** 35 days from publication
- **Late renewal:** Renewal is due within 35 days after expiry; late renewal is possible within a further 6 months with a fine, after which the registration is automatically cancelled.
- **Power of attorney:** A power of attorney is required for foreign applicants and whenever a representative is appointed; notarisation/legalisation requirements were not verified.
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 1 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Registrations last 7 years (not 10) and are renewable for further 7-year periods.
- A registration can be cancelled if the mark is not used within one year of registration, a much shorter period than in most countries.
- Each class requires a separate application; multi-class filing is not available.
- Domestic applicants must show an industry or business registration certificate and VAT/PAN registration, and renewal requires proof that the business has been renewed and the mark is in use.
- Nepal is not a member of the Madrid Protocol; foreign owners file nationally and must submit a certified copy of their home registration.

## FAQ
### How long does a trademark registration last in Nepal?
A Nepal registration lasts 7 years and can be renewed for further 7-year periods. Renewal is due within 35 days after expiry, with a 6-month late window on payment of a fine.

### Is Nepal part of the Madrid Protocol?
No. Nepal is not a Madrid Protocol member, so marks must be filed directly with the Department of Industry.

### What documents do foreign companies need to register a trademark in Nepal?
Foreign applicants need four specimens of the mark, a certified copy of the home-country registration certificate, a power of attorney, a correspondence address in Nepal, and priority proof if claimed.

### How long is the trademark opposition period in Nepal?
Objections must be filed within 35 days of publication in the Industrial Property Bulletin.

### Can a Nepal trademark be cancelled for non-use?
Yes. If a registered mark is not used within one year of registration, the Department may cancel it after inquiry.

## Sources
- Department of Industry – Industrial Property Section: https://doind.gov.np/industrial-property-section
- Department of Industry – Industrial Property Bulletin: https://doind.gov.np/industrial-property-bulletin
- Department of Industry – Trademark renewal checklist (PDF): https://doind.gov.np/uploads/services/Services-20210617153650994.pdf
- WIPO Lex – Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 1965: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22498
- WIPO Lex – Nepal profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/NP
- WIPO Lex – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/parties/8

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