1. Introduction to trademark registration in Bangladesh Trademark registration in Bangladesh adopts the "first to apply" principle, but in some cases, trademark rights can also be claimed based on "first use". Bangladesh is a party to international intellectual property treaties such as the TRIPS Agreement, the Paris Convention, and the WIPO Convention.

2. Bangladesh trademark application channels Bangladesh has not joined the Madrid Agreement, so Bangladeshi trademarks can only apply for registration through "single country registration".

3. Types of trademarks that can be used in Bangladesh: Bangladesh uses the "Nice Classification 11th Edition" to describe goods and services, and does not accept applications for one trademark and multiple categories. The elements that can be registered as trademarks in Bangladesh are: words, graphics, color combinations, etc. If the applicant does not live in Bangladesh, he must entrust a specialized agent in his country to handle the application. The basic materials required for trademark application are:

IV. Materials required for trademark application in Bangladesh 1. Trademark sample (text, graphics, or combination); 2. Required Nice classification and goods/services ; 3. If the applicant is a company, provide the company's business license; if the applicant is an individual, provide a personal ID card; 4. Translation of the applicant's information; 5. Application letter of attorney;

5. Bangladesh trademark application process Stage Application - Acceptance - Review - Announcement - Approval - Issuance After the application is submitted, the Trademark Registration Office will first conduct a formal review, that is, review whether the application requirements and classification information comply with the regulations. The acceptance time takes about 2 weeks. Under normal circumstances. Trademark registration in Bangladesh currently takes 3-5 years. A Bangladesh trademark is valid for 7 years after registration, and the validity period starts from the date of application; renewal can be applied for within 6 months before the expiration date, and the extension period is 6 months; the renewal period is 10 years.