Trademarks: Bangladesh
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention.
Classification : 5th Edition of Nice Agreement (or up to class 34 of the 8th Edition of Nice classification); Single-Class filings.
What is Registrable : Word Mark, Device mark, Logo, Label which is novel or acceptable in consideration of the Trade Mark Office.
Priority under Paris Convention : Yes
Examination : Yes
Publication : Yes - in the Trade Mark Journal of Bangladesh.
Opposition : Yes - within 4 months from the date of publication.
Time Frame for Registration : Approximately 3 years.
Registration Term : 7 years – as of filing date
Renewal Term : 15 Years
Grace Period for Renewals : None - But it can be restored later.
Use Requirement for filing : The mark can be applied as proposed to be used. But it should be used within five years from the date of filing.
Cancellation : Yes.
Assignments - Must Assignments be recorded ? Yes
Can pending applications be Assigned ? No
Licenses - Must Licenses be recorded ? Not mandatory.
Can pending application be Licensed ? No
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Details of the Mark, Class(es) and list of Goods.
- Details of the Applicant.
- Statement if the mark is to be filed as Proposed-to-use OR actual use in Bangladesh, if based on actual use then the date of first use is required.
- Certified copy of Priority document (if claimed).
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Trade Mark number, class and the mark,
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- Trade Mark number, class and the mark
- Old and new, both the names, addresses and nationality.
- A copy of the Deed of the Assignment / the instrument of transfer duly legalized by the Bangladeshi Consulate.
- Status of the Trade Mark (Registered or Pending)
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
License Recordal Requirements
- Trade Mark number, class and the mark,
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Copy of the Trade Mark Certificate or Journal copy or Journal number.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- Trade Mark number, class and the mark
- Old and new, both the names, addresses and nationality.
- Status of the Trade Mark (Registered or Pending)
- Power of Attorney simply signed.