The short answer
Yes. You can file the same trademark again in Bangladesh, for example after an application is abandoned or to protect the mark while an old application is stuck. The new application gets a new filing date and pays fresh fees. If you already own similar marks in the same class, the DPDT may also demand an association fee of USD 20 per cited mark.
When refiling makes sense
- The earlier application was abandoned for a missed objection reply or fee, and restoration is uncertain or slow
- The DPDT is slow to issue the abandonment notice, so restoration cannot yet be filed
- You want clean rights that cannot be challenged on procedural grounds
Many owners run both tracks: refile now and keep trying to revive the old file. See missed objection deadline.
What refiling means in practice
| Point | Effect |
|---|---|
| Filing date | New date; you lose the old filing or priority date unless priority is still available |
| Fees | Filing, publication and registration fees are paid again |
| Examination | The new application is examined from the start |
| Own similar marks | The DPDT may link them and demand USD 20 per cited mark within 30 days of its notice |
Watch the association fee. It appears only after acceptance and registration fee payment, so budget for it. See the association fee guide.
Refiling questions
Can I file the same mark twice in the same class?
You can file again, but your own earlier similar marks may be cited and an association fee charged.
Do I lose my priority date?
Yes, the new application has its own filing date unless a Paris priority claim is still within 6 months.
Should I refile or restore?
Often both, to protect the mark whichever way the old file is decided.
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