Need Help? +88 01760-962579

Trademarks Registration Procedure in Bangladesh (part- 1)

In Bangladesh the Department of Patents, Industrial-Designs & Trademarks (DPDT) controls the entire registration process.

Trademarks Registration Procedure in Bangladesh

Which governing body controls the registration process?

The statutory body responsible for trademark registration in Bangladesh is the Department of Patents, Industrial-Designs & Trademarks (DPDT) under the Ministry of Industries. DPDT oversees and controls the entire registration process.

What fees does the trademark office charge for an application, during prosecution, and for issuance of a registration?

Rule 10 of the Trademark Rules, 2015 specifies the fees and forms associated with trademark applications, processing, and registration in Bangladesh. Rule 4 outlines the procedures for fee payments to DPDT. The official government fees as of February 2025 are as follows:

Type of Official Form

Contents

Government Office fees amount in taka (local currency)

VAT

TM-1

Filing of a trademark application (per class wise)

TK. 5,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/-

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 750/-

In total = TK. 6,750/-

TM-2

Filing an application to be a representative of trademark

TK. 5,000/-

 

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 750/-

In total = TK. 5,750/-

TM-4

Filing of one mark/name search application (per class wise)

TK. 2,000/-

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 300/-

In total = TK. 2,300/-

TM-5

Filing an opposition (per class/case wise)

 

TK. 5,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/-

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 750/-

In total = TK. 6,750/-

TM-6

Filing a Written Counter Statement (per class/case wise)

 

TK. 4,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 600/-

In total = TK. 5,600/-

TM-9

Filing an application to advertise the mark in Trademark Journal

TK. 3,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 450/-

In total = TK. 4,450/-

TM-11

Filing an application to get the Certificate of Trademark Registration and to make entry in register book of the Trademark Office.

TK. 20,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 300/-

In total = TK. 23,300/-

TM 12

A renewal of Trademark Application

TK. 20,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 300/-

In total = TK. 23,300/-

TM 13

An application for restoration of a Registered Trademark

TK. 57,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 8,700/-

In total = TK. 66,700/-

TM 15

An application to get the Grounds of a Decision

TK. 2,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 300/-

In total = TK. 3,300/-

TM 16

An amendment of of Trademark Application

TK. 2,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 300/-

In total = TK. 3,300/-

TM 17

A trademark Renewal Application after expiring period (with late fees)

TK. 25,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 3,900/-

In total = TK. 29,900/-

TM 18

Submitting an Evidence in Opposition Case with Affidavit

Stamp Duty as of 1st Schedule of the Financial Act, 2023 is TK. 300/-

No VAT

TM 19

An application for extending time

TK. 3,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 450/-

In total = TK. 4,450/-

TM  21

An application to get a certified copy of documents from Trademark File

TK. 3,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 450/-

In total = TK. 4,450/-

TM 23

An application for hearing

TK. 2,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 300/-

In total = TK. 3,300/-

TM 24

An application for Trademark Assignment (Transfer of ownership of a trademark)

TK. 5,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- and to add Royalty of the value of the trademark depicted in Deed.

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 750/-

In total = TK. 6,750/-

TM 26

To file a Rectification Case

TK. 10,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/-

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 1,650/-

In total= TK. 12,650/-

TM 31

An application to make other entry in register which file is not registered yet.

TK. 3,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 450/-

In total = TK. 4,450/-

TM 33

An application for amendment of registered trademark

TK. 3,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/- (if any)

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 450/-

In total = TK. 4,450/-

TM 34

A review application/ restoration/ interlocutory order

TK. 5,000/-

& TM-10 (POA)= TK. 1000/-

15% of the Govt. fees = TK. 750/-

In total = TK. 6,750/-

Note: Professional fees are not mentioned above as they may vary or be negotiable.

Does the trademark office use the Nice Classification system?

Yes. Under the Trademarks Act, 2009, the Director General classifies goods and services in accordance with the Nice Classification.

Are 'class-wide' applications allowed, or must specific goods or services be identified?

According to the Trademarks Act, 2009 and Trademark Rules, 2015, an applicant must specify the class of goods or services. While an applicant can apply for all goods or services within a single class, specifying them in the application form is required. The applicant must also indicate whether the mark is currently in use or proposed to be used. If already in use, the date of first use must be mentioned.


Jun 23, 2023