S.N
Documents
No. of copies
DOCUMENTS FOR LOCAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN NEPAL
1.
Application of Registration of Trademark
1 set original
2.
Certificate of registration or license of the business for product or service
1 copy
3.
Tax registration certificate and Tax clearance certificate
1 copy
4.
Label of Trademark (max. 8ˣ8cm)
4 copies
5.
Power of Attorney (If any)
1 set original
6.
Certified copy of any foreign registration certificate and address for service in Nepal (In case of Foreign Applicant)
1 copy
7.
Incorporation Documents (MOA,AOA)
1 copy each
8.
Minute of Board of Directors’ meeting
1 copy
9.
Classification of goods or services under NICE Classification
DOCUMENTS FOR FOREIGN TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN NEPAL
1.
Application of Registration of Foreign Trademark
1 set original
2.
Home Registration Certificate (HRC)
1 copy
3.
Label of Trademark with color prints
4 copies
4.
Power of Attorney (POA)
1 set original
What is the Registration Fee for Trademark Registration?
S.N
Details of Fee
Amount of Fee (NRS)
1.
Application for registration
Rs. 1,000/-
2.
Registration Fee
Rs. 5,000/-
What is the time limit for use of trademarks?
Trademark registered in Department shall be brought into use within one year from the date of registration.
What is the term period of protection of registered trademarks?
The registered trademark is protected for a period of seven years from the date of registration and can be renewed any number of times for a period of seven years at a time.
The trademark should be renewed within the period of 35 days from the date of expiry by submitting an application to the Department.
Renewal may be made by paying a fine of One Thousand Rupees within six months after the expiry of time limit. Otherwise, registration of trademark shall automatically be cancelled.
What are the conditions of refusal to registration of trademark?
If such trademark damages the prestige/reputation of any individual or institution;
If such trademark may adversely affect the public conduct or morality or undermine the national interest or the reputation of the trademark of any other person;
If such trademark is found to have already been registered in name of another person.
Department shall, before cancelling the registration of the trademark provide a reasonable opportunity to the holder of the trademark to show cause if any, for his/her trademark not be cancelled.
Disclaimer: This writing is prepared to share general information only and for legal purposes, advice of legal professionals is must.
RELATED PROFESSIONALS:
ADVOCATE AJAYA SHRESTHA
ADVOCATE PRABIN SHRESTHA
FOR DETAIL INFORMATION:
Worldwide Legal Service
Anamnagar, Kathmandu
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