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DeltaMark IP Law Firm is a Bangladesh-based law firm specializing exclusively in Trademark law.

We provide professional legal services for trademark registration, protection, enforcement, and advisory matters.

15/05/2026

Trademark Registration and Protection for your brand in Bangladesh. Contact Us: [email protected]

28/02/2026

You can register your Trademark now to ensure legal protection for your brand in Bangladesh.
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29/01/2026

Application of Trademark – Bangladesh
To apply for Trademark Registration, the following details are required:
Name of the Mark / Logo / Device (clear representation or print)
Name of the Applicant
Address and Nationality of the Applicant
Status of the Applicant (Manufacturer / Importer / Service Provider)
Specification of Goods or Services and the relevant Class
User Date of the Mark (whether the mark is already in use or proposed to be used in Bangladesh)
General or Specific Power of Attorney (if applicable)
Applicable government fees must be paid.
Protect your brand and secure your business identity through proper trademark registration.

04/02/2025

Purpose of Trademark Protection

The primary purpose of trademark protection is to safeguard brand identity and ensure that goods and services offered in the marketplace can be clearly distinguished by consumers.

Key objectives of trademark protection include:

Identification of Source
Trademarks enable consumers to identify the origin of goods or services, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.

Prevention of Consumer Confusion
By protecting distinctive marks, trademark law prevents others from using identical or similar marks that may mislead or confuse consumers.

Protection of Business Goodwill
Trademarks protect the reputation and goodwill built by a business through consistent quality and branding efforts.

Exclusive Legal Rights
Trademark protection grants the owner the exclusive right to use the mark and to prevent unauthorized use or infringement by others.

Promotion of Fair Competition
It discourages unfair competition by preventing imitation and passing off, thereby maintaining a fair marketplace.

Commercial and Economic Value
Trademarks are valuable business assets that can be licensed, assigned, or franchised, contributing to long-term economic growth.

Encouragement of Investment and Innovation
Legal certainty provided by trademark protection encourages businesses to invest in branding, quality improvement, and market expansion.

Overall, trademark protection serves both private interests (protecting brand owners) and public interests (protecting consumers and market integrity).

15/04/2024

Trademark Protection for International Companies in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a signatory to key international intellectual property frameworks, including the Paris Convention and the TRIPS Agreement administered under the World Trade Organization. In line with these commitments, Bangladesh strictly applies the principle of national treatment, ensuring that foreign and domestic trademark owners receive equal protection.

Accordingly, international companies enjoy the same level of trademark protection in Bangladesh as local entities, whether their trademarks are registered or unregistered. Notably, well-known international trademarks have been afforded protection in Bangladesh even without local registration, where reputation and prior use are established.

This position was affirmed in the landmark case Sunil Kumar Das vs. Canon Kabushiki Kaisha (57 DLR, 2005, pp. 93–100), where the court recognized and protected a well-known foreign trademark despite the absence of registration in Bangladesh.

Infringement and Legal Steps

Trademark infringement refers to the unauthorized use of a trademark—whether registered or unregistered—without the consent of the rightful owner. In particular:

Use of a registered trademark without authorization constitutes infringement.

Use of a similar or deceptively similar mark that is likely to cause confusion also amounts to infringement.

A trademark owner may initiate legal action to restrain such use and seek appropriate remedies under applicable law. These enforcement mechanisms are central to preserving brand value, preventing consumer confusion, and protecting commercial goodwill.

09/08/2022

Trademark: Meaning and Legal Scope in Bangladesh

A trademark is a symbol or sign generally used to identify a particular product and to indicate its commercial source. It may consist of a combination of words, phrases, symbols, logos, designs, images, or devices, used by an individual, legal entity, or business organization to distinguish its goods or services from those of others.

Under the Trade Mark Act, 2009, a trademark means:

A registered trademark, or

A mark used or proposed to be used in relation to goods or services,

Which indicates a connection, in the course of trade, between the goods or services and the person having the right to use the mark, either as proprietor or registered user.

In Bangladesh, the term trademark also includes service marks.

Because service marks are similar in nature to trademarks, the same legal criteria generally apply to both. In many jurisdictions, including Bangladesh, service mark protection has been incorporated into trademark law through limited legislative adaptation, applying trademark provisions mutatis mutandis to service marks.

A registered trademark or service mark owner in Bangladesh enjoys exclusive rights over the mark. These rights include the ability to:

Use the mark in relation to goods or services

Prevent others from using the mark without consent

Initiate legal action against unauthorized use or infringement

Authorize use of the mark by others through licensing

Assign or transfer ownership of the mark to another person or entity

Trademark protection therefore plays a crucial role in safeguarding brand identity, commercial goodwill, and consumer confidence.

01/06/2022

Scope of Intellectual Property

The term “intellectual property” refers to all categories of intellectual property that fall under Sections 1 through 7 of Part II of the relevant international legal framework. These subjects are treated as intellectual property and include the following:

Copyright and Related Rights

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Industrial Designs

Patents

Layout-Designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information

Control of Anti-Competitive Practices in Contractual Licences

In Bangladesh, the statutory scope of intellectual property protection primarily covers copyright, trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. Other categories of intellectual property—such as layout-designs of integrated circuits, undisclosed information, and certain competition-related protections—are not yet fully protected by specific statutory laws.

This limited scope highlights the need for further legislative development to ensure comprehensive intellectual property protection in line with international standards and evolving commercial realities.

06/05/2022

Intellectual Property: Meaning and Scope

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the human mind and is the result of intellectual and creative activities. Broadly, it includes copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial designs, trade secrets, and geographical indications, among others.

In a wider legal sense, intellectual property represents the rights that arise from intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary, and artistic fields. These rights enable creators and innovators to protect and commercially exploit their creations, thereby encouraging innovation, creativity, and economic development.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Convention defines intellectual property as including rights relating to:

Literary, artistic, and scientific works

Performances of performing artists, phonograms, and broadcasts

Inventions in all fields of human endeavor

Scientific discoveries

Industrial designs

Trademarks, service marks, and commercial names and designations

Protection against unfair competition

All other rights resulting from intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary, or artistic fields

This comprehensive definition highlights the breadth and significance of intellectual property, emphasizing its central role in promoting creativity, protecting innovation, and supporting cultural and economic progress.

06/02/2022

Intellectual Property and Its Importance in Bangladesh

Intellectual Property (IP) is the result of human creativity. It arises from new ideas, original thoughts, creative expressions, symbols, signs, and innovations. Intellectual property plays a vital role in the cultural, industrial, and economic development of a country, making its protection and proper exploitation essential for sustainable growth.

In Bangladesh, a developing nation, intellectual property protection and enforcement have historically not been ensured or implemented consistently in every case. However, over the last decade, the country has experienced remarkable growth in industry and technology. Alongside this progress, the private sector has expanded significantly and is increasingly demanding stronger and more effective IP protection.

In line with various international treaties and agreements, Bangladesh’s approach toward intellectual property has evolved. Legislative and institutional developments indicate a positive shift toward stronger IP governance. Nonetheless, further improvements in enforcement, awareness, and implementation remain necessary to fully support innovation, investment, and competitiveness.

Strengthening intellectual property protection is therefore not only a legal necessity, but also a strategic requirement for Bangladesh’s continued economic and technological advancement.

09/11/2021

Filing Requirements for Patent Application (Bangladesh)

To file a patent application in Bangladesh, the following information and documents are required:

(a) Name of the Inventor / Applicant
(b) Address(es) and Nationality of the inventor(s)
(c) Two sets of specifications and one set of drawings on tracing (transparent) paper
(d) Legalized Deed of Assignment (if applicable)
(e) Power of Attorney (Form–31)
(f) Certified copy of the foreign patent (in cases where priority is claimed)

All documents must be prepared in compliance with the prescribed rules to ensure smooth examination and processing.

Advertisement on Acceptance of Application

Upon acceptance of a patent application, the Registrar shall:

Notify the applicant of the acceptance, and

Advertise the acceptance of the application

Following advertisement, the specification and drawings (if any) shall be made open to public inspection, allowing transparency and the opportunity for public scrutiny.

21/03/2020

Specifications of Patents

A patent application must be accompanied by either a Provisional Specification or a Complete Specification, as required under patent law in Bangladesh.

Provisional Specification
A provisional specification must describe the nature of the invention. It is typically filed when the invention is at an early stage and allows the applicant to secure a priority date.

Complete Specification
A complete specification must:

Fully and clearly describe the nature of the invention

Explain the manner in which the invention is to be performed

Begin with a title of the invention

End with a distinct and clear statement of the claims, defining the scope of protection sought

If a complete specification is not submitted at the time of filing the application, the applicant may submit it within nine (9) months from the date of application.

The Registrar may also require the applicant to provide drawings, models, or samples that illustrate the invention. Any such drawings, models, or samples, once accepted, form an integral part of the complete specification.

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