Who needs it?
Any business with a brand it wants to protect from copycats — product makers, importers, restaurants, e-commerce sellers, service firms and startups preparing for investment or franchising.
Government fees
Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (per class) | As per the DPDT revised fee schedule (পুনঃনির্ধারিত ফি) plus 15% VATDPDT publishes revised fees as a document; our legal team confirms the exact amount before you pay.Source: dpdt.gov.bd | Confirm with our officeChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
| Registration / certificate fee | As per the DPDT revised fee schedule plus VAT, paid after the opposition periodSource: dpdt.gov.bd | Confirm with our officeChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
| Renewal fee | As per the DPDT revised fee scheduleSource: dpdt.gov.bd | Confirm with our officeChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Application
- Clear image of the mark / logo (JPG)
- Applicant name, address and nationality
- Business type (manufacturer, trader, service provider)
- List of goods or services and the Nice class(es)
- Date of first use in Bangladesh (or 'proposed to be used')
- Power of attorney (TM-48) if a consultant/agent files
- Trade licence or incorporation certificate (recommended)
Foreign applicant (extra)
- Notarised and legalised power of attorney
- Priority document if claiming convention priority
Step-by-step process
- 1
Run a trademark availability search in the DPDT database and the trademark journal.
- 2
Pick the correct Nice class(es) for your goods or services.
- 3
File the application (Form TM-1) per class with the fee.
- 4
DPDT examines the application; reply to any objection.
- 5
Accepted marks are published in the Trademark Journal.
- 6
Two-month opposition window — defend if someone opposes.
- 7
Pay the registration fee and receive the registration certificate.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
Renew before expiry (first term 7 years, then 10 years each). Late renewal is possible within a grace period with extra fee.
If you skip it
Without registration you rely on harder passing-off claims; a registered mark lets you take faster action against infringers and customs seizure of counterfeit goods.
Common mistakes we fix
- Filing in the wrong class, leaving the real product unprotected.
- Choosing a generic or descriptive word that DPDT will refuse.
- Skipping the search and losing time to an opposition.
- Missing the journal publication / opposition deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
How long does trademark registration take in Bangladesh?
Usually 12–24 months, depending on examination and whether anyone files an opposition after journal publication.
Can I use ® after filing?
Use ™ after filing. Use ® only after the registration certificate is issued.
Do I need a separate application for each class?
Yes, the fee and examination are per class. We help you pick the classes that matter now and later.
Legal basis & official sources
- Trademarks Act 2009
- Trademarks (Amendment) Act 2015
- Trademarks Rules 2015
- Nice Classification (45 classes: 1–34 goods, 35–45 services)
- Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), Ministry of Industries
- DPDT online application
Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone IP Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
