INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN BANGLADESH

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 

IN BANGLADESH

 

TRADE MARKS

 

Legal Basis: The Registration of Trade Marks and their protection is governed by the:-

 

- Trade Marks Act, 2009

- Trade Marks Rules, 2015.

 

 

Applicant:   Anyone claiming to be the proprietor of a trademark may apply to the Registrar for the registration of the mark. Both National and foreigners have equal right in this regard but a foreign applicant must be represented by a local agent.

 

Classification of Goods: The International Nice Classification of Goods/services applies.

 

Requirements:             

 

a. Name of the Mark /Logo/Device prints or representation.

b. Name and Address of the Applicant.

c. Telephone, E-mail and Nationality of the Applicant.

d. Status of the applicant i.e. Merchandisers / Manufacturers /Service

Providers         

e. Specification of Goods/Services and Class.

f. User date of the mark (whether the mark is in use or proposed to be

used in Bangladesh).

g. General/ Specific Power of Attorney (notarized). Required at the time  

of filing application.

 

Examination:                 The mark is thoroughly examined with regards – (i) distinctiveness; (ii) similarity or being identical or nearly resemble with existing trademarks on the Register of Trademarks; (iii) hurt religious susceptibilities of any class of Bangladesh and (iii) compliance with the requirements of the Trade Marks Act.

 

 

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF A TRADEMARK IN BANGLADESH

1.      Conduct Availability Search (optional).

 

2.       Filing the Application: An application is made in the prescribed manner to the Registrar of Trade Marks.

3..    Acknowledgement of Application: