On December 1, 2025, the Department of Industry (DoI) of Nepal issued an official notice regarding the reconstruction of trademark application files. This action follows physical damage to administrative records caused by a social security incident in September 2025. All affected trademark applicants are required to comply with new procedures and deadlines to reconstruct their application files and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
Key Deadlines and Specific Requirements:
1. Reconstruction Period for Pending Applications
For all trademark applications with pending status or incomplete documentation, applicants must resubmit a complete set of application materials to the DoI within 90 days from the date of this notice—that is, by March 1, 2026. The notice specifically states that any application pending for more than 7 years that is not resubmitted within this 90-day period will be automatically cancelled.
2. Registration Steps for Published Trademarks
For applications where the trademark has been published without opposition, applicants must submit all required documents for the issuance of the registration certificate within 6 months from the date of this notice—that is, by June 1, 2026. Failure to submit the necessary documentation within this period will result in the termination of the application process.
Background and Recommendations
This file reconstruction requirement arises from the impact of a previous unexpected social incident on the safekeeping of certain physical archives. Accordingly, the DoI has initiated a special administrative procedure to restore continuity in trademark registration management. We strongly advise all relevant trademark applicants, rights holders, and agents to treat this matter with urgency, immediately verify the status of their applications, and take necessary action in strict accordance with the official deadlines to avoid loss of rights due to procedural reasons.
Source: https://www.doind.gov.np/index.php/detail/183158bd-09fe-4c67-9a07-4b58d05f3cd2
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