Trademark Registration in Bangladesh
Any person can file a Trademark Application in Bangladesh for obtaining Trademark Registration in Bangladesh. Bangladesh provides territorial protection to Trademarks. As per section 24 of the Trademarks Act, 2009- No protection can be sought, if there is no registration. A Foreign Person or Entity can file a trademark in his/its own name in Bangladesh.
Procedure and Time of Trademark Registration in Bangladesh
Smooth Cases: (Usually Three Steps)
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| Step 1 | Trademark Application | 1 W/D |
Proximate time for Filing to registration is 8-12 months. |
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| Step 2 | Journal Publication Fee Submission/Trademark Publication | 1 W/D | ||
| Step 3 | Trademark Registration Fee Submission | 1 W/D | ||
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However, a trademark application may face the following steps where it is objected from the office or opposed by any 3rd party. |
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| Step 1A | Objection Reply | 3 W/D | Optional
Examination notice will be issued after 3-6 months of filing trademark application in Bangladesh. If the application is objected, then the next step is objection reply. From Step 1 to examine the application it may take 2-6 months. |
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| Step 1B | Objection Hearing | Usually 1 day of hearing suffice | Optional
If the Examination is objected and if hearing is required.
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| Step 2A | Trademark Opposition | Please check out the procedure of our Trademark opposition part. | Optional
After journal publication, registration of your trademark can be opposed by any 3rd party. A Trademark opposition can add extra 10-14 months or more with the registration process. |
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