Apex Law Chamber, a leading law firm in Nepal, proudly hosted a significant International Trademark Association (INTA) Pre-Annual Meeting Reception in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025. This landmark event marks the first INTA pre-annual meeting in Nepal, highlighting the increasing importance of intellectual property law and trademark law in Nepal within the region.

The meeting centered on the crucial topic of "Judicial Trends in Trademark Cases in Nepal" and brought together a distinguished panel of speakers and attendees from various sectors, including legal professionals specializing in IP, officers from the Department of Industries Nepal (the key body for trademark registration in Nepal), and corporate representatives seeking to understand the nuances of trademark protection in Nepal.

The program featured insightful presentations from leading experts on trademark law and judicial practices:

• Ms. Anju Upreti Dhakal, esteemed Judge of the Patan High Court, provided valuable perspectives on the current judicial trends in trademark cases and the interpretation of trademark law within Nepal's legal system.
• Mr. Rajeshwor Gyawali, the Director General of the Department of Industries Nepal, addressed the current situation and handling of trademark-related cases and the enforcement of intellectual property rights in Nepalby the department.
• Ms. Gauri Kumar, Senior Consultant for India and South Asia at INTA, offered a comprehensive introduction to the International Trademark Association and its global initiatives in promoting trademark protection and best practices.
• Mr. Ram Prasad Bhattarai, a distinguished Senior Advocate with expertise in intellectual property litigation in Nepal, shared his insights on mediation as an effective dispute resolution mechanism for trademark matters, further illuminating key judicial trends in trademark cases.
• Ms. Suhrita Majumdar, Partner of S. Majumdar & Co., also contributed valuable insights on prevailing judicial trends and the crucial role of mediation in resolving trademark disputes within the South Asian legal context.

The successful event concluded with insightful closing remarks delivered by Mr. R.C. Subedi, the Managing Partner of Apex Law Chamber, a renowned IP law firm in Nepal. Mr. Subedi expressed his sincere gratitude to the esteemed speakers and engaged attendees for their active participation, emphasizing the paramount importance of such dialogues in shaping the future of trademark law and intellectual property rights in Nepal.

By successfully hosting this landmark INTA Pre-Annual Meeting Reception, Apex Law Chamber reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fostering crucial knowledge sharing and significantly advancing the understanding of intellectual property rights within Nepal's dynamic legal and business communities. The insightful discussions held are anticipated to contribute substantially to the ongoing development of trademark law and practice within the country.

For further information about Apex Law Chamber's expertise in intellectual property law in Nepal, please contact: info@apexlaw.com.np