Nepal

While the number of law firms present in Nepal is still relatively small, many Indian law firms provide service on Nepal law from offices in India, including Anand and Anand, Remfry & Sagar and Lall & Sethi.

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Apex Law Chamber is a full-service IP firm offering advice on all IP-related matters. R.C. Subedi is the founder and the principal contact for IP.

Founded in 1987, Gandhi & Associates is one of the leading commercial firms in the country. It has experience with filing, registering and prosecuting patents, industrial designs, trademarks and copyright. Clients include the Miraj Group from India and China’s Sinohydro Corporation.

Global Law Associates is a specialist in the area of IP and provides its services to both local and foreign clients. It also has links with firms around the world in handling international filings and prosecutions.

Janak Bhandari & Associates, previously known as Global Trademark Protection Services, was founded in 1997 and specializes in the protection and enforcement of trademarks. Services offered include trademark searches, filing, prosecution and registration, renewals, licensing and franchising.

Kto Inc. traces its roots more than half a century back to 1961. Today, the firm specializes in corporate laws, contract laws, financial laws, legal due diligence, intellectual property and other laws related to different industries such as finance and trade. Its client base comprises Fortune 500 companies as well as transnational companies in Asia. It is a regular contributor to World Bank/ IFC Doing Business Report. Managing partner Gourish K. Kharel is a key contact.

Neupane Law Associates has been recognized for its work in general business law. The Kathmandu-based firm has been advising MNCs, financial institutions, governmental organizations and private individuals for over three decades. Senior partner Balkrishna Neupane is one of the country’s top litigators; he has been involved in many complex and high-profile disputes and transactions in Nepal.

Founded in 1982 by four lawyers in different specializations of commercial, civil and criminal laws, Pioneer Law Associates is now a leading commercial firm in Nepal with a focus on leading foreign investment and business incorporation. Partner Tilak Bikram Pandey is a key IP contact.

Pradhan & Associates is a top tier full-service commercial law firm which has been involved in high-profile transactions and has advised foreign governments, bilateral and multilateral agencies and Fortune 500 companies. The firm was previously known as Pradhan, Ghimire & Associates. Managing partner Devendra Pradhan is a key IP contact.

Solar Law Associates is a top firm in Nepal with a well-deserved reputation in intellectual property law. The firm also handles foreign investment and corporate matters, including foreign equity investment, technology transfer and loan investment. Satya Narayan Pakka acts as a reliable source of expertise for IP matters.

WIPS Law Associates, formerly known as Worldwide Intellectual Property Solutions, was established in 2010. In addition to advising on IP matters, the firm assists foreign companies in handling foreign investment, joint venture, company registration, industry registration and liaison office matters.