Trademark renewal Bangladesh
Trademark Renewal in Bangladesh: Process, Fees & Grace Period
A plain guide to renewing a trademark at the DPDT: the deadline, documents, official fees, the six-month grace period and what to do after a missed renewal.
Renewing your trademark in Bangladesh keeps your exclusive rights alive. The Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) handles renewal under the Trademarks Act, 2009 and the Trademark Rules, 2015.
This guide covers the renewal procedure, documents, official fees, the grace period, restoration and special cases. Each point is explained once, in the place it matters most.
Trademark in Bangladesh: Validity and Registration Date
A registered trademark in Bangladesh is protected for seven years. After that, you can renew it for ten years at a time. The Act sets no limit on the number of renewals, so protection can last as long as you pay on time.
Validity: 7 Years
Counted from the registration date, not from the day the certificate is printed.
Sec. 20Renewal Term: 10 Years
Each renewal adds ten years. There is no cap on the number of renewals.
Sec. 20What Is the Registration Date?
Priority Date Applies
If you claimed Paris Convention priority, the priority date is the registration date.
Filing Date Applies
The date you filed in Bangladesh is the registration date.
Your certificate often arrives long after filing. Do not use its issue date to work out when renewal falls due. Confirm the correct date with your attorney before you plan.
Trademark Renewal in Bangladesh: DPDT Renewal Procedure
Renewal is filed with the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT). It is an administrative step. The mark is not re-examined or re-published.
Check the Renewal Deadline
Work out the expiry date from the filing or priority date. Start preparing at least six months ahead.
Prepare the Documents
Complete the renewal form and prepare a signed Power of Attorney if an attorney files for you.
Pay the Official Fee
Pay the government fee for each class. Keep the receipt.
File at the DPDT
File at the DPDT office in Dhaka or online through the WIPO IPAS system. Collect an acknowledgement.
Wait for Verification
The DPDT checks the application and updates the register. This can take 3 to 18 months.
Receive the Renewal Certificate
The DPDT issues a Certificate of Renewal confirming ten more years. Keep it with your registration certificate.
Documents Required for Trademark Renewal in Bangladesh
The list is short. Accuracy matters more than volume: every detail must match the register.
Renewal Form
Official DPDT renewal form, completed and signed.
Registration Details
Registration number, class(es) and registration date.
Fee Receipt
Official receipt for the renewal fee, plus the late fee if it applies.
Power of Attorney
A simple signed copy (scanned is fine) when an attorney files. No notarisation needed.
The DPDT can check the register by registration number, so the original certificate is usually not needed. It may ask for it if ownership or recorded details are disputed.
Trademark Renewal Cost in Bangladesh: Official Fees
Official fees are charged per class. A mark registered in two classes pays twice.
Standard renewal, filed on or before the expiry date.
Added when you renew during the six-month grace period.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal fee | USD 255 per class | On or before expiry |
| Late fee | USD 65 per class | Grace period only |
| Restoration | Additional fees apply | After removal; Registrar must approve |
| Professional fee | Varies | Depends on the number of classes and the work involved |
Trademark Renewal Grace Period in Bangladesh
If you miss the expiry date, you have six months to renew by paying the renewal fee plus the late fee. Your rights stay in place during this window.
| When | What to do | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months before expiry | Start preparing | No extra fee |
| On or before expiry | File the renewal | Renewal fee |
| Up to 6 months after expiry | File with the late fee | Renewal fee + late fee |
| After the grace period | Mark can be removed; apply for restoration within 1 year | Renewal fee + restoration fees |
Certificate Issued Late
If the certificate reaches you after the renewal date has passed, DPDT practice gives one month from receipt to pay without penalty.
Backlog Practice
Where the DPDT has not yet removed a mark, late renewal on payment of a fine is sometimes accepted. The law does not guarantee this.
Renewal Is Not Filing Again
Renewal keeps your original date. A fresh application starts the term from scratch.
Trademark Restoration in Bangladesh After a Missed Renewal
If both the deadline and the grace period pass, the mark lapses and you lose the right to stop others using or registering a similar mark. Restoration is the route back.
Restoration: Within 1 Year
Apply within one year of removal from the register.
What the Application Needs
A written explanation of the delay, the renewal fee and the restoration fees.
This status means the renewal date has passed without renewal, but the mark is not yet struck off. Act at once. Consider a fresh application as a safeguard, because there is no statutory guarantee of late renewal.
Renewing a Trademark in Bangladesh: Classes, Ownership, Non-Use and Foreign Owners
Per-Class Renewal
Renew each registered class and keep the specification as registered. You cannot broaden it at renewal. Narrowing is a separate amendment.
Record Transfers First
If the mark was assigned, record the change with the DPDT before renewing in the new owner's name.
Non-Use Does Not Block Renewal
No proof of use is needed to renew. Non-use for three or more years can still expose the mark to a cancellation action.
Sec. 46Appoint a Local Attorney
Filings are made in Dhaka under local rules. Foreign owners should use a locally registered IP attorney.
Common Trademark Renewal Mistakes to Avoid
Counting from the certificate date instead of the filing or priority date.
Leaving preparation until the last month and paying the late fee.
Renewing before an assignment is recorded at the DPDT.
Conclusion
Trademark renewal in Bangladesh is simple, but the dates are strict. Count from the filing or priority date, file early, and pay the fee for every class.
If a deadline has slipped, move quickly. The grace period and restoration route can save your mark, but each costs more than renewing on time.
Frequently Asked Questions on Trademark Renewal in Bangladesh
Q01How long is a trademark valid in Bangladesh?
A registered trademark is valid for 7 years, then renewable for 10 years each time with no limit on renewals.
Q02What is the registration date for renewal purposes?
It is the filing date, or the Paris Convention priority date if one was claimed. The certificate issue date is not the registration date.
Q03What is the DPDT renewal procedure?
Confirm the deadline, prepare the form and Power of Attorney, pay the fee, file at the DPDT, wait for verification, then receive the Certificate of Renewal.
Q04What is the trademark renewal grace period in Bangladesh?
You have 6 months after expiry to renew by paying the renewal fee plus a USD 65 late fee per class.
Q05What happens if I miss the grace period?
The mark can be removed from the register. You may apply for restoration within 1 year of removal, subject to the Registrar's approval.
Q06What is the trademark renewal cost in Bangladesh?
The official fee is USD 255 per class. Professional fees are separate.
Q07Which form is used for renewal?
Form TM-12 is used for renewal. Form TM-17 is used for late renewal in the grace period.
Q08Is a Power of Attorney required?
Yes, when an attorney files for you. A simple, scanned signed copy is enough. No notarisation is needed.
Q09Do I need the original registration certificate?
Usually not. The DPDT checks its own register by registration number.
Q10How long does the DPDT take to process a renewal?
Expect 3 to 18 months, depending on workload. Online filing can be faster.
Q11Can I renew a trademark online in Bangladesh?
Yes. The DPDT accepts filings through the WIPO IPAS online system. Physical filing in Dhaka is still available.
Q12Will I get a new certificate after renewal?
Yes. The DPDT issues a Certificate of Renewal confirming ten more years. Keep it for enforcement, licensing and court use.
Q13Can I renew before the mark expires?
Yes. Early filing is best practice. The new term still starts from the expiry date, so you lose nothing by filing early.
Q14What does "TM to Check for Expiration" mean?
The renewal date has passed, but the mark is not yet struck off. Late renewal may be possible in practice, but it is not guaranteed by law.
Q15What is the trademark restoration process in Bangladesh?
File within 1 year of removal with a written explanation, the renewal fee and restoration fees. The Registrar decides.
Q16What if the certificate is issued after the renewal date?
DPDT practice allows one month from receipt of the certificate to pay the renewal fee without penalty.
Q17Is the renewal fee charged per class?
Yes. The renewal fee and the late fee are both charged per class.
Q18Does non-use affect renewal?
No proof of use is needed to renew. But non-use for 3 or more years can expose the mark to cancellation under Section 46.
Q19Can a foreign company renew without a local agent?
In practice, no. Use a locally registered IP attorney, as filings and correspondence are handled in Dhaka.
Q20Can the owner change during renewal?
Record the assignment at the DPDT first, then renew in the current registered owner's name.
Q21How does SUPREMEiP handle trademark renewal in Bangladesh?
We calculate your exact deadline, send early reminders, file with the DPDT, pay the fees and monitor the file. We then deliver the Renewal Certificate to you.
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