A patent gives inventors exclusive rights to use, manufacture, and commercialize a new invention for a limited time.
Legal Basis:
Also governed by the Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022 (1965).
What Can Be Patented?
Inventions that are new, non-obvious, and industrially applicable
Machines, processes, devices, compositions of matter
Patent Registration Process in Nepal:
- File patent application with detailed specifications
- Examination by DOI
- Publication for opposition
- Grant of patent certificate
Required Documents:
- Patent specification and claims
- Technical drawings (if applicable)
- Citizenship/company documents
- Power of Attorney
Validity:
Patents in Nepal are valid for 7 years, renewable up to 2 times (max 21 years).