The archived Apex Law Chamber article reports a Department of Industry opposition involving TikTok Information Technology UK Limited and C.G. Foods (Nepal) Pvt. Ltd. The article states that Apex Law Chamber represented TikTok in the proceeding.
Dispute described in the article
C.G. Foods reportedly applied for TIC TOC for instant noodles in Class 30. TikTok relied on the reputation and international registration portfolio of the TIKTOK mark, even though its Nepal registrations covered different classes and services.
Reported outcome
According to the source article, the Department rejected the application and described TikTok as a famous trademark whose distinctiveness warranted protection against imitation, association and dilution across dissimilar goods or services.
Practical implications
Applicants should not assume that an unrelated product class makes a globally reputed mark available. Rights holders asserting reputation should provide specific evidence of use, recognition, registrations, promotion and likely harm rather than relying on fame as a label.
Verification status
Obtain the authenticated opposition decision, application details and operative order before citing the precise recognition standard or scope of protection.
Related services and resources
Primary and official sources
- Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 1965 – WIPO Lex — World Intellectual Property Organization
- Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965) — Nepal Law Commission
- Industrial Property Bulletins — Department of Industry, Government of Nepal
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