FAQ

Bangladesh allows registration of words, logos, numerals, symbols, colors, sounds, shapes, and any distinctive combination thereof as trademarks.

Trademark registration offers legal protection against infringement and helps in building brand identity. It gives the owner exclusive rights to use, license, or assign the trademark in Bangladesh.

A registered trademark in Bangladesh is valid for 7 years from the date of application and can be renewed indefinitely for subsequent 10-year periods.

The registration process includes:

• 1. Trademark Search: To check for existing marks that may conflict with the proposed trademark.
  2. Application Submission: Filing the application with DPDT.
  3. Examination: DPDT examines the application for compliance.
  4. Publication: If accepted, the mark is published in the Trademarks Journal.
  5. Opposition Period: A 60-day period where third parties can oppose the registration.
  6. Registration Certificate: If no opposition is filed, a certificate of registration is issued.

Required documents typically include:

• • A completed application form (Form TM-1);
  • A clear representation of the trademark;
  • A list of goods or services to be covered by the trademark;
  • Power of attorney, if filed through an agent (Form TM-10);
  • Proof of priority (if applicable) for trademarks previously filed in other countries;

Yes.

Yes, foreign applicants can register trademarks in Bangladesh, but they must appoint a local trademark attorney or agent to represent them.

The registration process can take between 18 to 24 months or more, depending on potential delays, such as oppositions or objections.

Opposition is a formal objection to a trademark registration filed by a third party who believes the mark infringes on their rights. It can be filed within 60 days after the mark is published in the Trademarks Journal.

Remedies include filing a civil suit for an injunction to stop the infringing activity, claims for damages or compensation, and, in some cases, criminal proceedings.

If a trademark has not been used within 5 years of its registration, it may be subject to cancellation upon application by any interested party.