The short answer
A Country of Origin Certificate is, for trademarks, your home country's trademark registration certificate. The DPDT may ask a foreign applicant for an attested copy during examination to prove registration or use abroad. Supply it in English or with a certified translation, and file it before the objection deadline.
When does the DPDT ask for it?
- The applicant is based outside Bangladesh
- The Registrar wants proof of registration or use abroad
- There is doubt about distinctiveness or prior rights
A good certificate shows the owner's name and address, the mark as registered, the registration number and date, the issuing office, and a seal, signature and preferably attestation or legalisation.
How to answer the objection
Read the objection
- Note the memo number, issue date and the exact deficiency
Collect the document
- Ask your home trademark office for a certified or attested copy
- Use English, or add a certified English translation
- Attest or legalise as the DPDT requires
Draft the reply
- Confirm the certificate is submitted and the mark is registered and used elsewhere
- Add evidence of use in Bangladesh and abroad, such as screenshots or links
File and request a hearing if needed
- File before the deadline in the notice to avoid abandonment
Related help: legalising documents for Bangladesh.
Country of origin questions
What is a Country of Origin Certificate?
Your home country's trademark registration certificate.
Does it need attestation?
Yes, an attested or legalised copy is usually required.
What if the DPDT asks and I do not respond?
Missing the deadline can lead to abandonment of the application.
Got a DPDT objection?
SUPREMEiP® drafts objection replies, gathers evidence and attends DPDT hearings. Send us the notice today, because the clock is already running.
