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Trade mark registration in Bangladesh is administered by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (DPDT) under the Trade Marks Act, 2009 . A registered trade mark gives the owner the exclusive right to use the mark in Bangladesh in connection with the registered goods or services and provides a basis for…
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In Bangladesh, the protection of brand identity is bifurcated between statutory rights under the Trademarks Act 2009 and common law rights. While Section 24 of the Act grants exclusive rights to registered proprietors, Section 92 preserves the right of action against any person for passing off goods or services as…
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In the jurisdiction of Bangladesh, trademark disputes are primarily governed by the Trademarks Act 2009 and the Trademarks Rules 2015 . The Department of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (DPDT) serves as the quasi-judicial body for resolving oppositions and rectification matters.
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# Trademark Registration Trademark protection should be planned around the current Trademarks Act, 2009, DPDT forms and office practice. The applicant should search the mark, identify the correct goods/services classes and preserve evidence of use or priority. DPDT availability, fees, forms and timelines must be…
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For foreign investors and multinational corporations operating in Bangladesh, safeguarding Intellectual Property (IP) is a paramount concern. As the Vice President of Legal Affairs & Company Secretary at Nagad Limited, and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, I frequently advise corporate boards on…
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By Barrister Liton Asaduzzaman Sarkar, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh
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Trademark protection in Bangladesh is governed by the Trademarks Act 2009 and the Trademarks Rules 2015 . For small businesses operating via Instagram Reels or social commerce, securing a 'Word Mark' or 'Device Mark' provides exclusive rights under Section 24 of the Act.
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Trademark administration in Bangladesh is governed primarily by the Trademarks Act 2009 and the Trademarks Rules 2015 . The Department of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (DPDT), under the Ministry of Industries, serves as the regulatory authority for the protection of marks, logos, and brand identities.
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Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.
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The primary legislation governing trademarks is the Trademarks Act 2009 and the Trademarks Rules 2015 . Registration provides the proprietor with exclusive rights under Section 24 and the ability to initiate infringement proceedings under Section 67 of the Act.
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If you drive in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, or along any national highway in Bangladesh, sooner or later you will meet a traffic checkpoint. This is normal, lawful, and necessary for public safety. What is not normal, and what you do not have to tolerate, is intimidation, unlawful cash demands, or officers exceeding…
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Featured Snippet: In Bangladesh, share mobility is governed by the Companies Act, 1994. "Transfer" is a voluntary act of selling shares, while "transmission" is an involuntary process triggered by death or insolvency. Both require strict adherence to regulatory filing protocols.
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Featured Snippet: Bangladesh’s Income Tax Act, 2023 contains a transfer-pricing chapter, and section 233 defines core concepts including arm’s-length price and associated enterprises. The current Act, rules, prescribed forms, NBR guidance, and taxpayer facts must be checked before deciding whether documentation…
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The primary legislation governing indirect taxation in Bangladesh is the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012 and the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Rules, 2016 . Administration is overseen by the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
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The primary legislation governing indirect taxation in Bangladesh is the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012 and the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Rules 2016 . Input Tax Credit (ITC) is the mechanism that prevents the cascading effect of taxes, as stipulated under Section 46 of the Act.
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Featured Snippet: VAT registration in Bangladesh is the statutory process under Sections 4, 5, and 6 of the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012, by which a taxable person obtains a 9-digit Business Identification Number (BIN) via online Form Mushak 2.1, thereby triggering mandatory monthly return…
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When violence, abuse, trafficking, or a sudden domestic crisis strikes, the last thing any survivor should have to worry about is money, paperwork, or whether anyone will believe them. I have sat across the desk from enough frightened clients and family members to know that the system in Bangladesh, for all its…
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The dissolution of companies in Bangladesh is primarily governed by Part V of the Companies Act 1994 . Section 234 classifies the modes of winding up into three categories: (i) By the Court, (ii) Voluntary, and (iii) Subject to the supervision of the Court.
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Featured Snippet: Winding up a private limited company in Bangladesh is governed by the Companies Act 1994 (ss. 234–315), permitting three exit routes: Members'/Creditors' Voluntary Winding Up (solvent/insolvent self-liquidation), Compulsory Winding Up by the High Court Company Bench, or RJSC administrative…
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