EDITORIAL - Strengthen IPR law Making timely changes in the laws related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as per the international standard has been long overdue. Opinion 19 Aug, 2022
UK's Johnson calls on G7 to vaccinate world by end of 2022 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday called for leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022 when they meet in Britain next week. World 06 Jun, 2021
Patent registration in Nepal: Why so few? There are three major criteria to get an invention patented. They are: novelty, non-obviousness and usefulness. Opinion 05 Mar, 2021
Five species of Nepali cardamom identified ILAM: Five species of Nepali cardamom have been identified. The finding has been forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture for authenticity after ascertaining category. Although cardamom has been planted for long in Nepal, its species were yet to be... Travel 15 Dec, 2020
SC rules in favour of Kansai Paints Nepal Kathmandu, February 20 Kansai Paints Nepal has won a legal battle over the issue of trademark rights. The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Japanese multinational company by stating that the ‘Nerolac’ brand belongs to the Japanese firm... 21 Feb, 2020
Nepathya releases music video for 'Rato Ra Chandra Surya' KATHMANDU: Nepal's famous rock-folk band, Nepathya, has released a music video for 'Rato Ra Chandra Surya', on Tuesday. The song was lyricist by Gopal Prasad Rimal, during the time of Rana 'rule' as Kaljaye poem, composed by renowned singer and... Art & Culture 23 Jul, 2019
Finance minister urges Indian investors to invest in Nepal Kathmandu, May 16 Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada has urged Indian industrialists and businesspersons to invest in Nepal without any hesitation. The finance minister made this call while inaugurating the ‘Nepal-India Franchise Investment Expo... 17 May, 2019
Million-rupee fine for trademark violation Draft of bill to protect intellectual property finalised Will address concerns of investors Kathmandu, November 21 In Nepal, a restaurant that resembles American fast food chain, KFC, has been branded KKFC; chewing gums that look like... Travel 22 Nov, 2018
Minister Yadav stresses protection of intellectual property rights KATHMANDU: Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has said that the Government of Nepal is serious about protecting intellectual property rights by constitutionally establishing the same as a fundamental right. He shared... Travel 25 Oct, 2018
Sanofi, Regeneron sue Amgen to protect eczema drug from patent claims BOSTON: Sanofi SA and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc have filed a lawsuit seeking a court order declaring that their eczema drug Dupixent, awaiting a US approval decision, does not infringe an Amgen Inc patent for a failed asthma treatment. The... Environment 22 Mar, 2017
EDITORIAL: Preserve biodiversity Nepal is rich in biodiversity and there are thousands of indigenous plants and plant resources which require thorough study and scientific documentation from the government agencies. If these plants and plant resources are well researched and... 25 Jul, 2016
Ericsson and Apple settle disputes Stockholm, December 21 Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson has reached a global licensing agreement with Apple that settles several earlier patent disputes between the two companies, Ericsson announced today. The terms of the agreement are... 22 Dec, 2015
