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Search is not mandatory?

Comprehensive guide to understand and navigate the trademark registration process in Bangladesh

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Application Procedure
Examination
Office Action
Journal Publication
Opposition
Certificate
Renewal
Litigation
Enforcement
Assignment
Change of Record
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Law
Pricing
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FAQs

While not mandatory, conducting a trademark search is highly advisable. It can significantly increase your application’s chance of success and help avoid infringing on existing trademarks, potentially saving you time, money, and legal hassles.

How to register a trademark:

  • Conduct a trademark search: Ensure your desired trademark isn’t already registered by someone else.
  • Prepare and file the application: Include details like the trademark, applicant information, and goods/services the mark will cover.
  • Examination and publication: The Registrar examines the application for compliance and distinctiveness. If approved, it’s published in the Trademark Journal.
  • Opposition period: Anyone can oppose the registration within two months of publication.
  • Grant of registration: If no opposition or opposition is resolved in your favor, your trademark is registered for seven years.

Procedure Timeline:

The entire process can take between 6 and 36 months, depending on the workload at the Registry and potential opposition.

Additional notes:

  • Trademarks can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year periods.
  • Seeking professional assistance from a trademark attorney is recommended for a smooth and successful registration process.

Useful Resources:

Feel free to ask any further questions you may have!

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Search

Advisable for viability and avoiding infringement

  • Word-mark Search: Follow Nice Classification.
  • Device Mark Search: Search for figurative trademarks.
  • Trademark Search Report: Ensure trademark uniqueness.
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Application

Requirements to file a trademark application in Bangladesh

  • Power of Attorney (POA): A scanned copy is sufficient. No need for an original, notarization, or legalization.
  • Applicant’s Information: The full name and address of the applicant are required. If the applicant is a company, the name and designation of the signatory (like a director or chairman) are also needed.
  • Mark Description: A description of the Mark or a copy of the Label/Logo/Device Mark is necessary.
  • Priority Application: A certified copy can be filed in Bangladesh within 6 months from the priority date. If claiming priority, this must be filed within 3 months from the date of filing in Bangladesh. If the document isn’t in English, a notarized English version is needed.
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Renewal

Steps to renew a trademark in Bangladesh

  • Renewal: Submit to DPDT 6 months before expiration.
  • Info: Include registration number, date, fee receipt, and POA.
  • Late Renewal: Pay late fee if filed within grace period.
  • Acceptance: If accepted, registration renews for 10 years.
  • Non-renewal: Lapses if not renewed, losing exclusive rights.
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Assignment

Steps for the assignment of a trademark in Bangladesh

  • Sure, here’s a brief version:
  • Agreement: Signed written agreement between assignor and assignee.
  • Application: Joint application to DPDT, signed by both parties or representatives.
  • Notice: DPDT publishes notice in Trademark Journal.
  • Verification: DPDT verifies and registers assignment, issues new certificate.
  • Fees: Payment of prescribed fees.
  • POA: Simple POA required.
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Change of Record

Requirements to change record in Bangladesh

  • Notarized Document: A document in support of the change, which must be notarized.
  • Power of Attorney (POA): This document doesn’t need to be legalized. If a POA for filing the mark already exists, another one isn’t needed. The signatory must clearly write their name and designation in the POA. Initially, a scanned copy of the POA is sufficient, but the original hard copy must follow immediately.
  • Certificate Copy: A copy of the certificate is required.
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Opposition

Steps for filing an opposition in Bangladesh

  • Opposition Notice: Submit to DPDT within objection period.
  • Opposing Party’s Info: Include name and address.
  • Opposition Grounds: Specify reasons.
  • Trademark Details: Provide opposed trademark info.
  • Evidence & Arguments: Include supporting details.
  • Fee: Pay if applicable.
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FAQs

Who can apply

Regular application without claiming priority

There is no restriction on foreigner to file a trademark applicaiton in Bangladesh.

Foreign applicant must file through a local law firm or agent.

Type of applications:

Regular application without claiming priority

Convention application claiming priorty from a convention country.

Multiclass possible?

Muliticlass applicaiotn is not possible in Bangladesh.

Separate application must be filed for each class.

Claiming Priority:

Application claiming priority must be filed within six months from the date of filing in one of the convention contry.

A certified copy of the application filed in the convention country must be filed in Bangladesh within three months from the date of filing the application claiming priorty in Bangladesh.