Landmark Legal Analysis: Supreme Court of Nepal Formally Adopts Transborder Reputation and Protects Well-Known Marks
Supreme Court of Nepal Formally Adopts Transborder Reputation and Protects Well-Known Marks
Apex Law Chamber
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Analysis and practical guidance on Nepali intellectual property law, written by the lawyers who argue these matters.
November 24, 2025
Intellectual Property across Nepal’s AI Era: Strategic Insights from the National AI Policy 2082
Nepal’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2082 marks a significant milestone for the country’s technological landscape—and brings important…
September 1, 2025
Scotch Whisky Wins Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Geographical Indication Protection
An archived case note reports that Nepal's Supreme Court upheld protection against misleading use of Scotch on whisky not established as originating in…
May 9, 2025
Infringement of Moral Rights in Copyright: Evolution Through Supreme Court Jurisprudence
An archived Nepal Supreme Court case note examines how an author's moral rights may remain relevant after economic publication rights are transferred.
February 21, 2025
Overview of Commercial Law
Running a business isn't just about great ideas-it's also about following the rules. Commercial law regulates business operations through a body of rules…
February 21, 2025
Misleading Advertising and Brand Protection
How misleading advertising can harm consumers and brands, with practical steps for substantiation, monitoring and response.
January 22, 2025
Nepal District Court Recognises Copyright in Product Packaging
An archived case note reports that the Kathmandu District Court treated original artistic elements of product packaging as copyright-eligible works.
December 19, 2024
Nepal Privacy Law in the Digital Age
A practical overview of privacy compliance for organisations collecting personal information through digital products and services.
November 29, 2024
Customs Recordal of Intellectual Property
In a globalised economy, protecting intellectual property (IP) rights, especially trademarks, is more crucial than ever. One effective way to safeguard…
November 24, 2024
Nepal’s Industrial Property Bill: Key Proposed Reforms
Nepal's Industrial Property Bill proposes a broader framework, but proposed provisions must remain clearly separated from prevailing law.
October 18, 2024
Nepal Copyright Reform: What the Draft Proposals Could Change
Nepal has considered copyright reform proposals, but the prevailing law remains the Copyright Act, 2059 (2002).