Kathmandu, March 22 -- With many Nepali businesses failing to respond adequately to trademark infringement complaints filed by multinational companies, the government has formally issued notices demanding written clarification supported by evidence.

On Wednesday, the Department of Industry, which functions as a quasi-judicial body overseeing industrial property protection, dispute resolution and administrative procedures, published a list of 11 Nepali companies accused of violating trademark rules.

According to the notice, Turner Entertainment Co, US, has filed a case against Naulo Foods Industries in Bharatpur, Chitwan, for copying the logo of its product "Kingcorn Lottery". The company has also lodged a complaint against Pabitra Laxmi...