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Trademark Registration in Bangladesh

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DPDT
Filed at the Department of Patents, Designs & Trademarks
12–24 mo
Typical filing-to-certificate time without opposition
2 months
Opposition window after Journal publication
7 + 10 yrs
Initial term, then renewable every ten years

Protect your brand with a registered trademark

Trademarks in Bangladesh are registered by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) under the Trademarks Act, 2009 and the Trademarks Rules, 2015. A registration gives you the exclusive right to use your brand name, logo or slogan for the goods and services it covers, anywhere in Bangladesh. It is also the strongest basis for stopping copycats, sending cease-and-desist letters, and suing for infringement.

Our advocates have filed and prosecuted trademarks at DPDT every working day since 2015, for Bangladeshi businesses from start-ups to listed groups and for foreign brand owners. We handle the full process, including searches, filing, objection replies, oppositions, renewals and enforcement.

The registration process, step by step

  1. Search & clearanceWe search the DPDT register and the market for identical or similar marks and give you a written risk assessment. This is optional, but it is the cheapest way to avoid a refusal or an opposition later.
  2. FilingWe file the application with a clear representation of the mark, the goods/services under the Nice Classification, and a power of attorney. One application can cover several classes. Your filing date secures your priority.
  3. ExaminationThe Registrar examines the mark on absolute grounds (distinctiveness, descriptiveness, deceptiveness) and relative grounds (conflict with earlier marks). If an objection issues, we draft the written reply or attend the hearing.
  4. Publication in the Trademarks JournalOnce accepted, the mark is advertised in the Trademarks Journal. Third parties then have two months to file an opposition.
  5. Opposition (if any)If someone opposes, we file the counter-statement and evidence and argue the case. We also act for brand owners who want to oppose a conflicting application.
  6. Registration certificateIf there is no opposition, or it is decided in your favour, DPDT registers the mark and issues the certificate. We diarise your renewal deadline for you.

Documents and information needed

  • Applicant's full name, address and nationality / place of incorporation
  • Nature of business (manufacturer, trader, service provider)
  • The mark: word, logo (high-resolution) or combined
  • The goods and/or services the mark is used for, or will be used for
  • Date of first use in Bangladesh, if already in use
  • Signed power of attorney (we provide the form)
  • Priority document, if claiming Paris Convention priority within 12 months
  • For collective marks: the association's constitution and rules of use

Already selling under the brand? File now. Until your mark is registered, a competitor or distributor can file it first and you may be left relying on a slower, costlier passing-off claim.

Common reasons applications fail

  • Descriptive or laudatory marks, such as "Best Rice" or "Super Clean", which the Registrar will treat as non-distinctive.
  • Similarity to an earlier mark in the same or a related class, which is why a search before filing pays for itself.
  • Missed deadlines for replying to an examination report or an opposition.
  • Wrong class specifications, often copied from a foreign registration without adapting them to DPDT practice.

Our trademark services

ServiceWhat we do
Search & clearanceRegister search, similarity analysis and a written filing recommendation
Filing & prosecutionApplication drafting, class strategy, examination replies and hearings
OppositionFiling or defending oppositions before the Registrar, including evidence and hearings
Renewal & restorationDeadline tracking, renewals and restoration of lapsed marks
RecordalsAssignments, changes of name/address, licences
Rectification & cancellationRemoving conflicting or non-used marks from the register
EnforcementMarket investigation, cease-and-desist letters, civil suits and raids against counterfeits

For foreign brand owners and law firms we act as Bangladesh agent of record, with English-language reporting. See our page for foreign firms. বাংলায় পড়তে: ট্রেডমার্ক রেজিস্ট্রেশন গাইড.

FAQ

Trademark registration questions

How long does trademark registration take in Bangladesh?
An application with no objections or oppositions commonly takes about 12 to 24 months from filing to the registration certificate. Examination objections or a third-party opposition can extend this. Your rights date back to the filing date, so filing early matters more than how long DPDT takes.
Does registering my company with RJSC protect my brand name?
No. RJSC registration records your company name; it does not give you exclusive rights to use that name as a brand for goods or services. Only a trademark registration at DPDT does that, and someone else can file your brand as a trademark even if your company name is registered.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Bangladesh?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies file at DPDT through a Bangladeshi agent, using a signed power of attorney. No local company or office is needed. We act for foreign brand owners and their home-country law firms.
Can I designate Bangladesh through the Madrid Protocol?
Not yet. Bangladesh is preparing to join the Madrid Protocol (WIPO and DPDT held a preparation seminar in Dhaka in May 2026), but until accession takes effect, protection in Bangladesh requires a national application at DPDT.
How long does a registration last?
A Bangladesh trademark registration is initially valid for seven years and can then be renewed for further ten-year periods, indefinitely, as long as renewal fees are paid on time. A mark left unused for a long period can become vulnerable to cancellation, so keep evidence of use.
Can I file one application for several classes?
Yes. Bangladesh uses the Nice Classification and allows multi-class applications. Choosing classes carefully keeps official fees down and avoids unnecessary objections, which is part of our pre-filing advice.
How much does trademark registration cost?
The total depends on the number of classes, whether objections arise, and whether the mark is opposed. We give a written fixed-fee quote for the standard filing-to-registration stages before you instruct us. WhatsApp or email us with your brand name and the goods or services it covers.
Is my registration valid outside Bangladesh?
No. Trademark rights are territorial. If you export, or plan to, you need registrations in each target market. We coordinate overseas filings through our network of foreign associates.
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General information about Bangladesh law, not legal advice. Fees, timelines and procedures change; an advocate will confirm the position for your matter.