Bangladesh
Trademark Registration in Bangladesh - Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Trademark administration in Bangladesh is handled by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), functioning under the Ministry of Industries. DPDT is responsible for the receipt, examination, publication, opposition, and registration of trademarks in Bangladesh. The trademark system follows a first-to-file principle and involves formality review, substantive examination for registrability, publication in the official Trademarks Journal, opposition proceedings, and issuance of registration certificates. Foreign applicants are required to file trademark applications through an authorized local trademark agent in Bangladesh.
Why Trademark Registration is Important in Bangladesh?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you the sole right to use the mark for your registered goods/services, preventing others from using confusingly similar marks.
Legal Protection: Offers strong legal recourse against infringement, allowing you to initiate action in courts for unauthorized use or counterfeiting.
Nationwide Protection: Extends protection across all of Bangladesh, not just your local area.
How the Bangladesh Trademark Registration Works?
The Bangladesh trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time.
Filing
Trademark applications are filed with DPDT through an authorized local trademark agent. The application includes applicant particulars, representation of the mark, and specification of goods/services under the Nice Classification. An application number is allotted upon filing.
Examination
DPDT conducts a formal and substantive examination to assess registrability, including distinctiveness and potential conflicts with earlier marks.
Publication
If accepted, the trademark application is published in the Trade Marks Journal.
Opposition Period
Third parties may file an opposition within 2 months from the date of publication.
Registration
If no opposition is filed, or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favor of the applicant, the trademark proceeds to registration and a certificate is issued
Validity & Renewal
Trademarks in Bangladesh are protected for 7 years from the date of registration and may be renewed indefinitely for successive 7-year terms upon payment of renewal fees.
Trademark Services Available in Bangladesh
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for conflicts.
Trademark Registration Services
Full filing and application management.
Trademark Renewal Services
Easy renewals to maintain your Bangladesh trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Bangladesh trademarks to spot potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Bangladesh
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Bangladesh brand.
Documents for Filing
Description of goods/services
Trademark details (word/logo/combined)
Passport copy of Applicant/Authorized Signatory
Incorporation Certificate (for companies)
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
Approx. 18–24 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.
Validity & Renewal
Trademarks in Bangladesh are protected for 7 years from the date of registration and may be renewed indefinitely for successive 7-year terms upon payment of renewal fees.
Frequently Ask Questions
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Get A QuoteQ1: How long does a Bangladesh trademark last?
A registered trademark in Bangladesh is valid for 7 years from the date of registration and may be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods.
Q2: Do I need a Bangladesh address to file a trademark?
Q3: How long does trademark registration take in Bangladesh?
Q4: Is Bangladesh a first-to-file country?
Q5: Are multi-class trademark applications allowed in Bangladesh?
Q6: What is the opposition period in Bangladesh?
Q7: Is proof of use required at the time of filing?
Q8: Can I file a Bangladesh trademark through the Madrid Protocol?
Q9: Can foreign individuals or companies own trademarks in Bangladesh?
Q10: What happens if a trademark is not used in Bangladesh?
Q11: What is the difference between ™ and ®?
Q12: How do I know if my trademark is available?
Q13: How long does trademark registration take?
Q14: How long does a trademark last?
Q15: Is trademark protection worldwide?
Q16: Can I register my trademark in multiple countries?
Q17: What is the Madrid Protocol?
Q18: What can cause a trademark application to be rejected?
Q19: Can I register my name or logo together?
Q20: What is trademark opposition?
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