The short answer
Under Section 24 of the Bangladesh Industrial Design Act, 2023, when the owner of a registered design files a suit, the court can issue an interim or temporary injunction to prevent infringement, following the Code of Civil Procedure. The court can require the owner to provide three things: a certificate and evidence that they own the design and that infringement is happening or imminent; security or an equivalent undertaking to protect the defendant; and the information needed to identify the goods concerned.
What the court can require (Section 24(2))
| Item | What it means |
|---|---|
| Proof of ownership and infringement | A suitable certificate and evidence that the applicant owns the design and its right is being infringed, or infringement is about to happen |
| Security | Security or an equivalent undertaking, as the court requires, to protect the defendant's interests and prevent misuse of the order |
| Goods identification | The information needed to identify the goods concerned |
Prepare these before you file. The registration certificate and a certified extract of the register are the starting point, since a certified copy of a register entry is prima facie evidence (Section 18).
Where an injunction fits
- Section 24 applies only once the owner has filed a suit. Many owners first use the Director General's route (Section 22), then sue if the compensation is not paid (Section 23).
- The court may also grant a permanent injunction, damages and other relief at the end of the case (Section 23(2)).
- An order of the court can be appealed to the High Court Division within 60 days (Section 27).
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Design injunction questions
Who can ask for an injunction?
The owner of the registered design who files a suit (Section 24(1)).
Do I need to go to court?
Yes. Only the court can issue it.
Will the court ask for security?
It can require security or an equivalent undertaking to protect the defendant (Section 24(2)(b)).
Does the court follow the Civil Procedure Code?
Yes (Sections 24(1) and 28).
Can I appeal?
Yes, to the High Court Division within 60 days of the order (Section 27).
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