Overview
License Recordal in Nepal, at a glance.
License Recordal overviewRights holders frequently permit others to use a trademark, design or patent through franchise, distribution, co-branding or technology licensing. Section 21D of the Act contemplates both transfer of ownership and approval for use, and recording the license at the Department of Industry keeps the register accurate about who is authorized to use the right in Nepal.
A recorded license is useful evidence in any dispute about authorized use, and it supports the quality-control story that protects a trademark's distinctiveness. Recording involves filing the license agreement (and any amendment), the supporting documents, and having the change endorsed for the prescribed endorsement fee. We prepare and file the recordal, coordinate the endorsement, and keep a copy of the registered license for your records.
- Governing law
- Section 21D, PDTA 2022 (1965)
- Authority
- DoI, Tripureshwor
- When
- After signing, before disputes
- Output
- Authorised users on the register
Why this is done from Nepal
Because this is where the system actually runs.
Why this service is delivered from NepalEFFECT
The register is what third parties rely on
Section 21D transfers and Section 22 records are maintained at the Department of Industry. Until the assignment is recorded, renewals and enforcement run through the old owner — a trap that surfaces in disputes.
DOCUMENTS
Deed standards that endorsements accept
A written, signed assignment deed with the scope of rights defined, plus certificates and corporate documents of both parties — assembled to the format the Department's endorsement section processes without friction.
Fees
Fixed transfer fees, no surprises
Schedule 3 sets transfer fees at NPR 2,000 per trademark (NPR 3,000 design, NPR 5,000 patent). The cost is known before the deed is signed.
Process
How it works, step by step.
ProcessRights holders frequently permit others to use a trademark, design or patent through franchise, distribution, co-branding or technology licensing. Section 21D of the Act contemplates both transfer of ownership and approval for use, and recording the license at the Department of Industry keeps the register accurate about who is authorized to use the right in Nepal.
Sign the licence
The trademark licence (approval for use) defines scope, territory, quality control and term. In Nepal the registered proprietor remains responsible for the mark — quality control clauses protect it.
Record the approval with the DoI
Licences and approvals for use are recorded so the register shows who is authorised to use the mark (Section 21D) — useful evidence in infringement and customs contexts.
Maintain the record
Renewals, terminations and scope changes are recorded as they happen so the register never overstates or understates who may use the mark.
- Recorded licences strengthen enforcement and customs applications
- The proprietor stays responsible for the mark's use and renewal
- Termination should be recorded too, not just grant
A recorded license is useful evidence in any dispute about authorized use, and it supports the quality-control story that protects a trademark's distinctiveness. Recording involves filing the license agreement (and any amendment), the supporting documents, and having the change endorsed for the prescribed endorsement fee. We prepare and file the recordal, coordinate the endorsement, and keep a copy of the registered license for your records.
Documents & fees
What it takes, and what it costs.
Documents and feesWhat you need
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Licence agreement | Signed; scope, territory, quality control and term defined |
| Registration certificate | Of the licensed mark |
| Corporate documents | Of licensor and licensee |
| Power of Attorney | If an agent files |
Documents for licence recordal
Fees
| Item | Amount (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Trademark endorsement (recordal) | 1,000 per mark |
| Certified copies on request | 1,000 |
Recordal fees
Legal references
Where the rules come from.
Legal referencesGoverning law & official references
FAQ
License Recordal in Nepal — common questions.
Frequently asked questionsHow is a trademark ownership transfer recorded in Nepal?
Ownership passes by a written, signed assignment deed, and the transfer is then recorded at the Department of Industry under Section 21D. The trademark transfer fee is NPR 2,000 per mark. Until recorded, the register — and everything that runs off it — still names the old owner.
What happens if an assignment is not recorded?
The new owner can face practical problems proving title, receiving renewal notices and enforcing the right. Recording the recordal makes the transfer effective against third parties — it is the step that matters, not just the deed.
What documents are needed for assignment recordal?
The assignment deed (written and signed, defining the rights transferred), the registration certificate for each right, corporate documents of both parties where companies are involved, and a Power of Attorney where an agent files.
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