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Patents – Reference Guide + Fee Schedule (Nepal)

PCT National Phase Entry

Nepal is not a PCT member, so PCT national phase filings are not available.

Conventional Priority Entry

Deadlines: Within 12 months from the earliest priority date. No extension possible.

Documents: Form 1 (patent) with name, address, occupation of the person or the company of inventor of the patent; proof of right if applicant is not the inventor, full specification (description, claims, abstract, and drawings where needed). For foreign applicants, a certified or notarized copy of the home registration certificate of the Patent (in English) from the country where the patent was originally filed, and notarized specification; Power of attorney duly notarized by Notary Public.

Priority Document: Certified/notarized copy of the priority application or filing receipt, with verified English translation if not in English, must be filed at the time of filing. No extension is available.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Languages: Official language is English. Nepal practice commonly expects a notarized English specification, especially for foreign-origin filings.

Power of Attorney: A Power of Attorney signed by the applicant before two witnesses is required; Notarization of the POA is recommended. Preferably submitted at the time of filing or shortly after filing.

Declaration of Inventorship/Assignment Deed: Evidence of right, typically an assignment or authorization must be filed with filing or when requested post-filing.

Family Patent Information: A certified copy of a home-country or other foreign grant certificate with notarized English translation which is often required to proceed to registration. Not needed at filing but must be supplied before registration.

Substantive Examination Request: Substantive examination after formalities examination without any explicit request.

Patent Validity: Patent term is 7 years from filing, renewable twice in 7?year blocks for a maximum of 21 years, subject to payment and compliance.

Annual Maintenance: Renewal must be made before expiry. A 35?day grace period after expiry to renew and if missed, renewal is still possible within 6 months after expiry with a penalty.

Working Statement: Does not require working statement.

REFERENCE GUIDE PATENTS - THE PROCESS

Step 1: Filing	There are two types of applications, Ordinary (direct) filing and Convention filing claiming Paris Convention priority within 12 months. Form 1/14/2A for filing. In-person filing accepted.

Step 2: Publication	Publication occurs after registration/grant in the Nepal Gazette. Complaint/opposition against a registered patent within 35 days from the date the published patent.

Step 3: Request for Examination	No separate request-for-examination filing, performs formality and substantive examination on its own motion after filing.

Step 4: Response to Examination	After an examination objection or refusal notice, the Patent Office sets a deadline to respond. No extension available.

Step 5: Hearings (if any)	If objections remain or cancellation/refusal is contemplated, the applicant is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before an adverse decision

Step 6: Decision	If granted, a certificate of registration in the prescribed format after payment of the grant/registration fee and details are then published in the Gazette. If refused, the applicant has a right to be heard and remedies include contesting during hearing.

Step 7: Renewal	Patents are valid 7 years from registration, renewable twice for 7?year periods (maximum 21 years). Renewal uses 7?year blocks with 35?day grace and up to 6?month late renewal upon penalty.

FEE SCHEDULE PATENTS

Fee Type	Official Fee (USD	Professional Fee (USD)
Search	10	210
Basic filing (per application)	90	465
Renewal fee (Annual Rate for the first time)	40	320
Transfer of ownership	40	290
Record amendment and endorsement in registration certificate	20	290
Amendment in the application	10	265
Renewal fee for the first time
Renewal fee for the second time	40	240
Duplication of the registration certificate	60	240

Published: June 19, 2026

Category: anovIP Asia

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Topic: Nepal Patent Filing & Fee Guide

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