Overview
Assignment Recordal in Nepal, at a glance.
Assignment Recordal overviewWhen ownership of a trademark, design or patent passes — through sale of the business, share transfer, merger or inheritance — the transfer should be recorded at the Department of Industry. Section 21D of the Act provides for transfer of ownership, and the register maintained under Section 22 will not show the new owner until the change is recorded. Without recordal, the new owner can face practical problems proving title, enforcing the right, and receiving renewal notices.
Recording an assignment is a procedural step backed by a documented transfer: typically a notarized deed of assignment, the supporting corporate documents of both parties, and the original registration certificate for endorsement. The Department endorses the change on the register for the fixed transfer fees in Schedule 3, which differ for patents, designs and trade-marks. We draft or review the deed of assignment, file the recordal and confirm the register reflects the new owner.
- Governing law
- Section 21D, PDTA 2022 (1965)
- Authority
- DoI, Tripureshwor
- When
- Immediately after the deed
- Output
- Register names the new owner
Why this is done from Nepal
Because this is where the system actually runs.
Why this service is delivered from NepalAUTHORITY
The register is maintained in Kathmandu
Section 22 of the Act puts the trademark register under the Department of Industry. Changes only take effect on the record when they are endorsed there — with the documents local practice expects, in the form the register accepts.
TIMING
Recorded promptly, before it matters
Renewal notices, oppositions and enforcement all attach to the recorded proprietor. An endorsement filed after a dispute surfaces is protection that arrived late; filed now, it is routine.
FEES
Fixed, modest endorsement fees
Schedule 3 fixes endorsement fees at NPR 1,000 for trademarks (NPR 2,000 for patents) — so there is little cost reason to leave a stale record in place.
Process
How it works, step by step.
ProcessWhen ownership of a trademark, design or patent passes — through sale of the business, share transfer, merger or inheritance — the transfer should be recorded at the Department of Industry. Section 21D of the Act provides for transfer of ownership, and the register maintained under Section 22 will not show the new owner until the change is recorded. Without recordal, the new owner can face practical problems proving title, enforcing the right, and receiving renewal notices.
Execute the assignment
Ownership transfer is documented in a written, signed assignment deed between the parties — the register follows the deed, not intentions.
Record it at the Department
The transfer is recorded under Section 21D so the register names the new proprietor. Until recorded, renewals and enforcement run through the old owner — a trap in disputes.
Align certificates and contracts
Certificate copies, licences and future renewal instructions are updated so every paper trail points to the current owner.
- Trademark transfer fee: NPR 2,000 per mark
- Patent transfer: NPR 5,000; design transfer: NPR 3,000
- Recording is what makes the transfer effective against third parties
Recording an assignment is a procedural step backed by a documented transfer: typically a notarized deed of assignment, the supporting corporate documents of both parties, and the original registration certificate for endorsement. The Department endorses the change on the register for the fixed transfer fees in Schedule 3, which differ for patents, designs and trade-marks. We draft or review the deed of assignment, file the recordal and confirm the register reflects the new owner.
Documents & fees
What it takes, and what it costs.
Documents and feesWhat you need
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Assignment deed | Written and signed by both parties; defines the rights transferred |
| Registration certificate(s) | For each right assigned |
| Corporate documents | Both entities' registrations where companies are parties |
| Power of Attorney | If an agent files |
Documents for assignment recordal
Fees
| Right | Amount (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Trademark assignment | 2,000 per mark |
| Patent assignment | 5,000 |
| Design assignment | 3,000 |
Transfer fees (Schedule 3)
Legal references
Where the rules come from.
Legal referencesGoverning law & official references
FAQ
Assignment Recordal in Nepal — common questions.
Frequently asked questionsHow do I change the name or address on a Nepalese trademark registration?
File an endorsement application at the Department of Industry with evidence of the change — company registrar certificates or official correspondence — plus the registration certificate. The register is updated so renewals, notices and enforcement follow the right owner. The trademark endorsement fee is NPR 1,000.
Why does a record change matter if the ownership has not changed?
Because every official action attaches to the recorded proprietor and address. A stale record can mean missed renewal notices, weak enforcement standing and rejected filings — a quiet liability that costs NPR 1,000 to fix.
Does a record change extend the registration term?
No. Record changes update the register, not the term — renewal anniversaries stay exactly where they were. Both are tracked so neither slips.
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