Bangladesh

Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this country, assisting clients in the filing, registration, recordal and renewal of their IP rights. For further information and our prices, please e-mail us with your specific enquiry.
TRADE MARK INFORMATION
Classification	International, Nice 9^th Edition Sinlge-class system Goods and services can be registered
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Renewal	7 years from the filing date and then every 10 years thereafter
Use provisions	Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
PATENT INFORMATION
Types of Patent	Substantive with or without priority claims Black-box applications for pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemical products - such applications are currently being held in abeyance at the Patent Office
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	Patents are granted for a term of 16 years from the filing date, or from the earliest priority date if priority is claimed. This term may be extended beyond 16 years if an application is made at least 6 months before the expiration of the initial term, for 5 (or, in exceptional circumstances, 10) years
Annuities	Renewal fees are payable annually, commencing with the fee for the 5^th annuity which falls due on expiration of the 4^th year from the filing date or earliest priority date if priority is claimed
DESIGN INFORMATION
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	Registered designs have an initial term of 5 years, which term can be extended by two further terms of 5 years each
Renewal	Renewal fees are payable on the 5^th and 10^th anniversaries of the filing date or the earliest priority date if priority is claimed