Country: BANGLADESH
Strategic Hub:
Bangladesh is one of the world's fastest-growing economies and a global powerhouse in textile and RMG (Ready-Made Garment) manufacturing. It serves as a vital South Asian hub for industrial production, consumer goods, and digital startups, offering a massive market of over 170 million people.
Regulatory Body:
The primary authority is the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), which operates under the Ministry of Industries. It is responsible for the administration of all industrial property rights.
International Standing:
Bangladesh is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and a signatory to the Paris Convention. While it is not yet a member of the Madrid Protocol, it adheres to the TRIPS Agreement. Markone ensures protection here through direct national filings, leveraging local expertise to secure brands in this critical manufacturing hub.
Member of PCT ?
NO
Can Convention priority be claimed ?
Yes- within12 months from the date of first filing of the priority application.
Patent Search
Novelty requirement
Worldwide
Deadline for filing supporting documents
Yes- 90 days
Does the invention specification have to be translated for filing
No
Required Documents
Application for Grant of Patent (prescribed form).
• Complete Specification, including:
• Description
• Claims
• Abstract
• Drawings, if any.
• Power of Attorney.
• Deed of Assignment, if the applicant is not the inventor.
• Priority Document, if priority is claimed.
Examination
• Both formal and substantive examination are conducted.
• Examiner assesses:
• Novelty
• Inventive step
• Industrial applicability
• Compliance with the Patents and Designs Act, 1911
Publication
Patent applications are published before grant. Publication generally occurs after formal examination.
Opposition
Pre-grant opposition is allowed. Any person may oppose the application before grant.
Duration
Sixteen (16) years starting from the filing date. The term of protection is extendable of 10 years.
Compulsory Licensing
If the patent is not exploited within 3 years from the date of grant, it will be subject to compulsory licensing.
Annuities
Renewal fees payable from the 5th year onwards.
Must be paid annually.
Grace period available with surcharge.
Assignment
Trademark Search
Not Mandatory
Trademark Filing
Single/Multi-Class Jurisdiction
Single class - a separate application for each class
Can services be registered
YES
Can convention priority be claimed
YES
Is the international classification
Yes - Nice Classification, 13th addition
Documentation and information required to file
Power of Attorney Notarized by Notary Public.
Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified.
Full name and address of the applicant.
Description of goods or services.
Opposition period after publication
2 Months
Validity
Change of name or address
Documentation and information required to file the recordal of change of name or address
A Power of Attorney in the new name or address duly notarized.
A legalized certificate proving the change of name or address issued by the local competent authority of the applicant’s domicile.
A simple copy of the registration certificate of the mark
Treaties and conventions
WIPO Convention, Brussels Convention, Trademark Law Treaty, Berne Convention, Paris Convention, Rome Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Madrid Protocol, Nice Agreement, Patent Law Treaty, Budapest Treaty, World Intellectual Property Organization, World Trade Organization, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), GCC Patent Law.
Member of LOCARNO CLASSIFICATION
Yes
Can Convention priority be claimed:
Novelty Requirement
Patent search
Deadline for filing supporting documents:
Multiple designs
Required Documents:
Publication
Opposition
Duration
Compulsory licensing.:
Annuities:
Assignment:
Merger:
Name / Address:
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