The short answer
A Bangladesh trademark is protected for 7 years, then renewable for 10 years at a time with no limit. Renew before expiry for USD 243 per class. Within the 6-month grace period the fee is USD 258. After that the mark can be removed, and you have 1 year to apply for restoration.
Count from the filing or priority date
Under Section 20 the registration date is your filing date, or the Paris priority date if you claimed one. The certificate date does not count, and certificates often arrive long after filing.
Work out the expiry date the day you file, and start preparing at least 6 months ahead.
How to renew
Check the deadline
- Expiry runs from the filing or priority date
Prepare documents
- Renewal Form TM-12 (TM-17 if late), registration number, classes and date
- Signed power of attorney; a scanned copy is enough, no notarisation
Pay the fee
- Keep the receipt
File at the DPDT
- In Dhaka or online through the WIPO IPAS system
Receive the certificate
- Verification takes 3 to 18 months; the Certificate of Renewal confirms 10 more years
Renewal is administrative. The mark is not re-examined or re-published.
Missed the deadline?
| When | What to do | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| On or before expiry | File the renewal | USD 243 per class |
| Up to 6 months after expiry | File with the late fee | USD 258 per class |
| After the grace period | Mark can be removed; apply for restoration within 1 year | Renewal and restoration fees |
Restoration is discretionary. The Registrar decides, so do not plan around it. If the status shows "TM to Check for Expiration", act at once and consider a fresh application as a safeguard.
Classes, ownership, non-use and foreign owners
- Fees are per class; renew each class as registered and do not broaden it
- Record any assignment at the DPDT before renewing in the new owner's name
- No proof of use is needed to renew, but 5 years of continuous non-use can expose the mark to cancellation under Section 42
- Foreign owners should use a locally registered IP attorney
Trademark renewal questions
How long is a trademark valid?
7 years first, then 10 years per renewal, with no limit.
What does renewal cost?
USD 243 per class on time, or USD 258 within the 6-month grace period.
Do I need the original certificate?
Usually not. The DPDT checks its register by registration number.
Can I renew online?
Yes, through the WIPO IPAS system, or in person in Dhaka.
Can I renew early?
Yes. The new term still starts from the expiry date.
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