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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.