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
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Apex Law Chamber is a leading full-service intellectual property law firm, founded by Advocate R.C. Subedi. Since 1998, we have advised clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property—from clearance, registration and maintenance to enforcement, market surveillance, takedowns and litigation before the High Courts and Supreme Court of Nepal.
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Trademarks
Clearance searching, filing, prosecution, opposition, renewal, recordal and enforcement of trademarks under the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 1965.
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Patents
Patent drafting, filing, prosecution, renewal and infringement work, including Paris Convention priority claims and opposition before the Department of Industry.
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Industrial Designs
Registration and enforcement of industrial designs, covering shape, pattern, colour and texture across products, packaging, handicraft, jewellery and interfaces.
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Copyright
Copyright advice, registration, licensing and infringement work for literary, artistic, musical, dramatic, academic, software and digital works.
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Infringement & Anti-Counterfeiting
Market surveillance, evidence gathering, border action, administrative complaint and criminal referral to stop counterfeit and infringing goods.
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IP Contracts & Franchising
Drafting, negotiating and recording assignments, licences, joint ownership, franchise, confidentiality and commercial agreements covering intellectual property.
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IP Litigation
Contentious intellectual property work: opposition, cancellation, infringement and appeals before the Department of Industry, the High Courts and the Supreme Court.
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Geographical Indications
Advice on origin-linked branding, geographical names and available protection options under Nepalese law.
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Corporate and Commercial Law
Company formation, governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and transaction support for Nepali and international businesses operating locally.
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Trade Secrets
Apex Law Chamber advises businesses on the identification, protection, commercial use and enforcement of trade secrets and other confidential business information. We assist clients in protecting information that…
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Parallel Imports & Distribution
Advice on genuine goods reaching the market outside authorised channels, and on the distribution, supply and reseller agreements governing territory, exclusivity, pricing and after-sales responsibility.
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Due Diligence
Intellectual property and commercial due diligence for acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and licensing, establishing chain of title, registration status and contractual exposure before completion.
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