Overview
Design Renewal in Nepal, at a glance.
Design Renewal overviewA Nepalese industrial design is registered for 5 years from registration. Under Section 23B it can be renewed on Schedule 2(e) within 35 days of expiry — but not indefinitely: a design may be renewed at most twice for 5 years at a time, so the maximum period of protection is fifteen years from registration. A late renewal is possible within six months of the 35-day limit on payment of the NPR 1,000 fine; otherwise the registration is automatically cancelled.
Design rights are appearance rights, and in Nepal they are commonly renewed while the product is still on the market (or until the design reaches its fifteen-year ceiling, after which it enters the public domain). We track renewal anniversaries, prepare and file the Schedule 2(e) application, pay the renewal fee, record the renewed term — and flag designs that have reached their maximum life so you can plan.
- Governing law
- Sections 14A, 23B
- Authority
- DoI, Tripureshwor
- Term
- 5 + 5 + 5 — max 15 years
- Deadline
- 35 days + 6-month grace
Why this is done from Nepal
Because this is where the system actually runs.
Why this service is delivered from NepalFORMALITY
Renewal papers the Department actually issues
Renewals run on Schedule 2(e), within 35 days of expiry, with a six-month grace carrying the NPR 1,000 fine — measured from anniversaries that are recorded locally and tracked in BS as well as AD.
CEILING
The 15-year ceiling changes the strategy
Because design protection in Nepal ends absolutely at year 15, renewal here is portfolio planning — deciding which designs still justify renewal fees and which are ready to enter the public domain.
COVERAGE
Certificate, register and renewal confirmed end to end
The filing is followed through until the register reflects the renewed term — the step that actually protects you, since an unrenewed registration is cancelled automatically and becomes available to anyone.
Process
How it works, step by step.
ProcessA Nepalese industrial design is registered for 5 years from registration. Under Section 23B it can be renewed on Schedule 2(e) within 35 days of expiry — but not indefinitely: a design may be renewed at most twice for 5 years at a time, so the maximum period of protection is fifteen years from registration. A late renewal is possible within six months of the 35-day limit on payment of the NPR 1,000 fine; otherwise the registration is automatically cancelled.
Track the 5-year anniversaries
A design runs 5 years from registration (Section 14A) and can be renewed at most twice, for 5 years each (Section 23B) — a hard 15-year ceiling after which the design is public domain.
Renew on Schedule 2(e)
Renewal is filed within 35 days of expiry; a six-month grace period carries the NPR 1,000 fine. Beyond the grace period, the registration is cancelled automatically.
Plan for the ceiling
Because 15 years is absolute, portfolio management means planning product refresh cycles against the design's end of life — and diarising year 5 and year 10 renewals now.
- First renewal (year 5): NPR 1,000 per year
- Second renewal (year 10): NPR 2,000 per year
- No renewal is possible after year 15
Design rights are appearance rights, and in Nepal they are commonly renewed while the product is still on the market (or until the design reaches its fifteen-year ceiling, after which it enters the public domain). We track renewal anniversaries, prepare and file the Schedule 2(e) application, pay the renewal fee, record the renewed term — and flag designs that have reached their maximum life so you can plan.
Documents & fees
What it takes, and what it costs.
Documents and feesWhat you need
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Registration certificate | Original or certified copy |
| Proprietor documents | Identity or corporate papers |
| Power of Attorney | If an agent files |
Documents for design renewal
Fees
| Fee | Amount (NPR) |
|---|---|
| First renewal (per year) | 1,000 |
| Second renewal (per year) | 2,000 |
| Late renewal fine | 1,000 |
Design renewal fees
Legal references
Where the rules come from.
Legal referencesGoverning law & official references
FAQ
Design Renewal in Nepal — common questions.
Frequently asked questionsHow is an industrial design renewed in Nepal?
File the Schedule 2(e) renewal within 35 days of the 5-year term expiring, paying the per-year renewal fee. A six-month grace period is available with a NPR 1,000 fine; after that the registration is cancelled automatically.
How many times can a design be renewed in Nepal?
At most twice, for five years each — so a Nepalese design registration can run five, ten or at most fifteen years from registration. No renewal is possible after year 15 under Section 23B.
What do design renewals cost?
Per Schedule 3: NPR 1,000 per year for the first renewal term (year 5) and NPR 2,000 per year for the second (year 10), plus the NPR 1,000 fine if renewed late within the grace period.
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